Barham
Major Settlement in the Parish of Barham
Historical Forms
- Bercheham 1086 InqEl c.1180
- Bercham 1209 For 1286 Ass
- Bergham 1260,1286 Ass
- Berwham 1260 Ass
- Berewam, Bereuham 1279 RH
- Beruham 1286 Ass
- Barr(h)am 1526 LS 1585,1594 FF
Etymology
'Hill-homestead,' aptly descriptive of the place. v. beorg , ham .
Places in the same Parish
None