English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Long Reach

Early-attested site in the Parish of Lurgashall

Historical Forms

  • Langerusse 1275 Ass

Etymology

Long Reach (6″) was probably the home of Matilda de Langerusse (1275Ass ). If -so it must mean 'long rush or reed.'v. hrysc .