Chilsham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Herstmonceux
Historical Forms
- Chelesham 1261 Ass 1306 FF
- Chelewesham 1287 Ct 1327 SR
- Chelewysham 1287 Ct 1288 Ass
- Cheluesham 1288 Ass
- Chelsham gate 1522 Ct
- Chilsum 1823 G
Etymology
As the forms are comparatively late we are probably right in taking the original form to be Cēolwīgesham (m ), 'the ham(m) of Cēolwīg .'
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Gensing Wood
- Chilthurst
- Cowbeech
- Gillridge
- Lime House and Cross
- Nunningham
- Pebsham Bridge
- Bemzells Fm and Wood
- Bodlestreet Green
- Fareham Fm and Bridge