Hammerpot
Early-attested site in the Parish of Angmering
Historical Forms
- Harmorpotgate 1665 Ct
Etymology
Hammerpot is referred to as Harmorpotgate in 1665 (Ct ). In 1703 there is mention of a 'Harmans or Harmars Farm' (DKR 41, 233) which suggests that the first element may have been a man's name, pot may refer to the slight hollow here.