Marholm
Major Settlement in the Parish of Marholm
Historical Forms
- Marham 1052–65 Ramsey c.1350 ADiii 1525
- Marhamwode, Marhamhirne 1398 Rental
- Marreham 1166 P(CR)
- Marram 1428 FA
- Marenham 1236 WellsR
- Morham 1308 Cl
- Marome 1526 SR
- Marholme 1739 Recov
Etymology
There are pools by the manor house, and this may be 'ham(m) by the mere,' v. mere . For the form mar (e ), cf. the form marmedue supra 228 n, which must denote 'pool-meadow.' Marhamhirne must refer to a corner or angle of the parish, v. hyrne .