Penhurst
Major Settlement in the Parish of Penhurst
Historical Forms
- Penehest 1086 DB
- Peneherste 12th Bello 1279 Ass 1296 SR
- Penehurst 1238,1255,1274 FF 1265 Misc
- Penneherst 1279 Ass
- Penherst c.1210 Pens 1320 Misc
- Penhurst 1248 Fees 1327 SR
- Penhurse 1553 DeedsEnrolled
- Panehurst 1265 SAC6,215
- Pynherst 1279 Ass
Etymology
'Pena 's wood,' v. hyrst . The name Pena is not on record but we have OE Penwealh and Penweald and a diminutive Pennec in Pinkston (Db), 1235 Fees Penekeston .