Balmer
Early-attested site in the Parish of Falmer
Historical Forms
- Bergemere, Burgemere 1086 DB
- Burgamera 1121 AC
- Borg(h)emer(a) 1087 BM t.Wm2 Lewes
- Borgh(e)mer(e) 1296,1327,1332 SR
- Bouremere 1279 Ass
- Burwemere 1279 Ass
- Bergemere 1391 Cicestr
- Bormer 1541 LewesDeeds 1610 Norden
- Borrowmer c.1600 Rowe
- Boromar 1823 G
Etymology
'The pool by the burh.' The modern form has been corrupted to resemble the neighbouring Falmer. v. Addenda supra v.