Methersham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Beckley
Historical Forms
- Maderesham c.1185 Pens c.1269 Pens
- Madreshamme 1288 Ass
- Madresham 1291 Tax 1364,1417 Pens
- Madersham 1288 Ass
- Med(d)resham 1279 Ass 1296 SR
- Mederesham 1320 Misc
- Medyresham 1535 VE
- Mardersham 1617 Recov
Etymology
'Mǣðhere 's enclosure,' v. hamm and PN Wo 209s. n. Madresfield.