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Hoadsherf Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Cuckfield

Historical Forms

  • Hothshorue 1289 Ct 1398
  • Hothesrove 1541 LP
  • Hoderscroft 1589 SAC42,44and1607
  • Hodesherfe 1603 SAC42,46
  • Hodshurfe 1612 ParReg
  • Hodesherve 1617 SAC58,17

Etymology

Hoadsherf Fm is Hothshorue 1289 (1398) Ct (p), Hothesrove 1541 LP, Hoderscroft 1589 SAC 42, 44 and 1607 SAC 42, 47, Hodesherfe 1603 SAC 42, 46, Hodshurfe 1612 ParReg, Hodesherve 1617 SAC 58, 17. For the interpretation of this name v. Hodshrove infra 309.