Washingham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Greatham
Historical Forms
- Wassingham 1296 Ass 1424 IpmR
- Wassyngham 1350 Ct
- Wasingham 1823 G
Etymology
Washingham (6″) is Wassingham in 1296Ass (p), 1424 IpmR, Wassyngham in 1350Ct , Wasingham in 1823 (G). The place is low-lying and is probably from OE wæssingaham (m ), 'ham(m) of the dwellers by the wæsse or wet-place.' For this word v. Ekwall RN 437–8.