The Nore
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sompting
Historical Forms
- super Hore 1273 Ipm
Etymology
The Nore (6″) may be identical with the place referred to as super Hore (1273 Ipm). The h is probably inorganic and the n from atten ore , 'at the bank.' The Nore is on the slope of an isolated hill, v. æt , ora .