Cansiron
Early-attested site in the Parish of Forest Row
Historical Forms
- Canserne 1415 Will
- Kanserne 1486–1515 ECP3,117
- Cannesherne 1520 SRS19,88
- Canserne house, Carneserne fordge 1579 DuLa
- Cancerne 1593 SRS33,45
Etymology
Cansiron is Canserne 1415 (Will ), Kanserne 1486–1515 ECP 3, 117, Cannesherne 1520 SRS 19, 88, Canserne house , Carneserne fordge 1579DuLa , Cancerne 1593 SRS 33, 45. Dr Ritter suggests that this might possibly be from OE cranes-hyrne , 'heron's corner,' with metathesis and later dissimilation and loss of r . v. cran , hyrne .
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Ashurstwood
- Whalesbeech Fm
- Brambletye
- Charlwood
- Dallingridge Fm
- Gotwick Fm
- Iscombe
- Kidbrooke Park
- Pixton Hill
- Plawhatch Hall
- Tablehurst