Oakhurst Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sidlesham
Historical Forms
- Okehurst, Ockehurst 1537 BM
- Hocus (sic) 1795 GY
Etymology
Oakhurst Fm appears first as Okehurst , Ockehurst in 1537 (BM), Hocus (sic) in 1795 (GY). As one John Ochurst held a hide of land in Hamme , c. 1380 (LibC 103d), the name is probably manorial rather than topographical in origin (W.D.P.).