Dimsdale Sewer
Early-attested site in the Parish of Pett
Historical Forms
- marsh called Dynsdale 1379 Pat
- Dinsdale Bridge 1593 HMCxiii,App.4
- Dynesdall brydge 1595 D
- Dimsel Sluice 1724 B
Etymology
Dimsdale Sewer drains the marsh called Dynsdale 1379 Pat. Note also Dinsdale Bridge 1593 HMC xiii, App. 4, Dynesdall brydge 1595 D, Dimsel Sluice 1724 B. The forms are scanty, but this may be 'Dynne's valley,' v. dæl .