Vann Fm and Copse
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hambledon
Historical Forms
- Fenne 1199 FF
- La Fenne 1263 Ass
- le Fanne 1268 FF
- ate Fanne 1332 SR
- Fanne 1348 FF
Etymology
Vann Fm (6″) and Copse is Fenne 1199 FF, La Fenne 1263Ass , le Fanne 1268 FF, ate Fanne 1332 SR (p), Fanne 1348 FF, Fann al. Vannt . Jas 1 ECP, Fanne al. Vanne 1635Recov . 'Marshy spot,' v. fenn . The spellings with a point to a ME fann from fænn , a common development in Ess and K names. v. Introd. xxiii.