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Survey of English Place-Names

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Worsham Mill, Worsham Turn

Early-attested site in the Parish of Asthall

Historical Forms

  • Wolmaresham 1278–9 RH

Etymology

Worsham Mill, Worsham Turn (both 6″) take name from Wolmaresham 1278–9 RH. 'Wulfmǣr 's hām or hamm.'

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement