English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Medersh

Early-attested site in the Parish of Wonersh

Historical Forms

  • Medhers 1285 Ass
  • Medherst 1294 Ass
  • Medersh(e) 1306 FF 1316 Ipm 1334 FF 1481 Cl
  • Medersshe in Wonersshe 1511 LP

Etymology

Medersh (lost) is Medhers 1285Ass , Medherst 1294Ass , Medersh (e )1306 FF, 1316 Ipm, 1334 FF (all p), 1481Cl , Medersshe in Wonersshe 1511 LP. 'Stubble field by the meadow,' v. mæd , ersc .