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.

Delmerend

Early-attested site in the Parish of Flamstead

Historical Forms

  • Dellmore 1477 Sebright
  • Dellmer 1669 ib
  • Delmore End 1782 Faden
  • Dillingmere 1307 SR
  • Yllingmere 1323 ib

Etymology

Delmerend is Dellmore 1477Sebright , Dellmer 1669 ib., Delmore End 1782 Faden and is to be associated with the families of Nicholas de Dillingmere (1307SR ) and Thomas de Yllingmere (1323 ib.). It is impossible to say whether or not the name is of local origin. There is no pool here now.