Laneham
Major Settlement in the Parish of Laneham
Historical Forms
- Lanun 1086 DB 1194,1197 P 1253 Cl
- Lanum 1185,1190,1197 P 1191–1207 Hastings 1324 Ipm
- Lanom 1267 Pat 1428 FA 1504 FF
- Laneham 1543 ib
- Lanam 1606 ib
Etymology
This is the dative plural of OE lanu, lane, 'lane.' 'At the lanes.' Several tracks and roads meet here.