Summersdeane Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Edburton
Historical Forms
- Somerden 1390 FF
- Somerdenn 1296 SR
Etymology
Summersdeane Fm is Somerden in 1390 (FF) and gave name to Philip de Somerdenn (1296 SR). It is on the chalk downs and in a valley so the second element is probably denu rather than denn . 'Summer' perhaps because used then for pasturage.