Wonham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Betchworth
Historical Forms
- Wonham t.Hy2 AddCh 1199 FF 1225 Ass 1328 Pat 1332 SR
- Woneham 1241 Ass
- Wonams Mill t.Hy8 MinAcct
Etymology
Wonham (6″) is Wonham t. Hy 2AddCh (p), 1199 FF (p), 1225Ass (p), 1328 Pat, 1332 SR (p), Woneham 1241Ass (p). This is probably OE (æt þǣm ) wōgan hamme , 'at the crooked or curved hamm.' The place lies in a bend of the Mole.
Wonham Mill(6″) is Wonams Mill t. Hy 8MinAcct .