Dunham
Major Settlement in the Parish of Dunham
Historical Forms
- Duneham 1086 DB 1156 P 1212 BM 1280 Ass
- Doneham 1296 Ipm 1335 Ass
- Dune 1086 DB
- Dunham 1155 RBE 1157,1159 P
- Donham t.Hy2 RBE
- Dounham 1327 Banco
- Dunham super Trent 1410 Wills
- Dunham Marsh 1597 DKRxxxviii
Etymology
'Hill homestead,' v. dun , ham . There is a slight elevation to the west of the village.