Magham Down
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hailsham
Historical Forms
- Megham 13th Bay 1361 IpmR
- Magham 1261 Ass
- Mekham 1339 Ipm
- Megeham 1369 Ch
- Myggham 1389 Ct
- Megham Downe 1582 Ct
- Magham Downe 1686 Ct
Etymology
Magham Down is Megham 13thBay et freq to 1361 IpmR, Magham 1261Ass , Mekham 1339 Ipm, Megeham 1369 Ch, Myggham 1389Ct , Megham Downe 1582Ct , Magham Downe 1686Ct . The first element is probably OE Mæcga , which might be a pet-form of an OE pers. name in Mǣg - or possibly the significant word mæcga , 'warrior, son.' v. ham and cf. Magreed infra 465.
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Amberstone
- Bowley
- Bushy Field
- Downash
- Ersham Lodge
- Marland Bridge
- Mullbrooks
- Otham Court
- Polegate
- Salt Marsh
- Tile Hurst
- Whelpley (Level)
- White Dyke
- Groveland
- Harebeating