English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Letchmoreheath

Early-attested site in the Parish of Aldenham

Historical Forms

  • Lachemeresheth 1299 Ass
  • Westlechemere 1341 WAM
  • Lechmore Heath 1544 DeedsEnrolled

Etymology

Letchmoreheath is Lachemeresheth 1299Ass , Westlechemere 1341WAM , Lechmore Heath 1544Deeds Enrolled . 'Muddy pond heath,' v. lache , mere . “There is a large pond on the common which being on the London clay is liable to be muddy” (E. J. S.).