Oreham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Henfield
Historical Forms
- Erham 1170 P
- Orham 1199 Cur 1262 Ass 1310 SRS31,142
- Orram, Oram, Horham 1200 FF
Etymology
Oreham is on a well-marked hill so the name must be from ora and ham(m), i.e. 'ham(m) on the bank or slope.'