Welham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Clarborough
Historical Forms
- Wellun 1086 DB 1192 France
- Wellon 1086 DB
- Wellum t.Hy1 Dugdvi 1166 P 1195 1226 FF 1341 ib
- Wellom 1316 FA
- Welom 1400 Pat
- Wellome 1545 LP
- Welhum, Welham c.1250 Misc
- Welhom 1280 Ass
- Welham 1775 C
Etymology
This place-name is from the dative plural of OE wielle, 'well, spring.' 'At the springs.'