Sedgewick Castle
Early-attested site in the Parish of Nuthurst
Historical Forms
- Segwike 1222 FF
- Segwyk, Segwyk by Horsham 1325 Ipm
- Sehgwyk 1242 Fees689
- Seghwyk 1332 SR
- Seg(g)ewyk(e) 1239 FF 1446 ADiii
- Sechewyk 1271 Ass
- Seggeswyke 1281 Abbr 1445,1473 IpmR
Etymology
The first element is probably the common word secg, hence 'farm by the sedge.' It lies low and there is a large pond.