Bemzells Fm and Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Herstmonceux
Historical Forms
- Bembselle 1296 SR
- woodland called Bemsell 1360 Ipm
- Bemsell 1520 Ct
- Bemsells 1671 Ct
Etymology
Bemzells Fm and Wood (both 6″) are Bembselle 1296 SR (p), woodland called Bemsell 1360 Ipm, Bemsell 1520Ct , Bemsells 1671Ct . This is probably from OE beam and sele , 'house by (some prominent) tree,' or (ge )selle as in Buxshalls supra 340. It is of course possible that beam is here used in the sense 'beam' and that reference is made to the actual structure of the buildings.v. Breadsell infra 496.
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Chilsham
- Gensing Wood
- Chilthurst
- Cowbeech
- Gillridge
- Lime House and Cross
- Nunningham
- Pebsham Bridge
- Bodlestreet Green
- Fareham Fm and Bridge