Wigsell
Early-attested site in the Parish of Salehurst
Historical Forms
- Wikeshale 1166 RBE
- Wiggesell(e), Wyggesell(e) c.1200 Pens 1293 Cl 1349 FF 1371 IpmR
- Wygheselle 1428 FA
- Wyg(g)eshull(e), Wig(g)eshull(e) 1211 RBE 1309 Cl 1320 Misc 1381 Pat 1407 BM
- Wiggesulle 1339 Misc
Etymology
The second element is hyll1 . The first is perhaps a strong form Wicg of OE Wicga . Cf. Wigsley (Nt).