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Survey of English Place-Names

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St Germain's Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of St Albans

Etymology

St Germain's Fm (6″) is near the site of a chapel dedicated to Saint Germanus of Auxerre (cf. Germansweek PN D 183). Cf. capellæ Sancti Germani 12th Gesta, (pro ) prato , fossatum Sancti Germani 1335–49 ib., St Jermaynes Chappell , St Jarmyns 1558, St Germines lands 1569 Verulam.

Places in the same Parish