Leasam Ho
Early-attested site in the Parish of Rye Foreign
Historical Forms
- Leuesham 1200 FF 1455 FF
- Leuelesham 1279 Ass 1296,1327 SR
- Leuelesham juxta la Rye 1314 FF
- Leueleshamme 1288 Ass
- Lesam 1675 Ogilby
- Lesham 1724 B
Etymology
The first element is apparently a diminutive formation from the OE pers. name Lēofa , hence 'L (ī )efel 's ham(m).'