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Survey of English Place-Names

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Pegden Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Lindfield

Historical Forms

  • Pehedenn 1296 SR
  • Pegheden 1327,1332 SR

Etymology

Pegden Fm was the home of Richard de Peghedenn and Simon de Pehedenn (1296 SR) and Wm and Roger de Pegheden (1327, 1332 SR). 'Pecga 's denn,' Pecga being a variant form of the name Pæcga which was noted in Pagham supra 92.