Kitchingham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Etchingham
Historical Forms
- Kechenham 1242 BM 1296 SR
- Chechenham 1332 SR
- Kechingham 1606 SRS14,12
- Kitchenhams 1823 G
Etymology
Kitchingham is Kechenham 1242 BM, 1296 SR (p), Chechenham 1332 SR, Kechingham 1606 SRS 14, 12, Kitchenhams 1823 G. This probably contains the same pers. name Cycci postulated for Kitchen (PN BedsHu 161). Hence, 'Cycci's ham(m)' and cf. Kitchenham and Kitchenour infra 527, 532.