Sele Priory
Early-attested site in the Parish of Upper Beeding
Historical Forms
- Sela c.1075 SAC43,100
- Sele c.1096 France
- la Sele 1234 Cl 1292 Pat
- Lascele 1295 Cl
- Sella 1186 France
- Attesele c.1270 Gerv
- Zele 1339 Pat 1340 Orig
- Seale al. Beedinge 1600 MarL
Etymology
This is OE sele, descriptive of some hall or building, perhaps of the original monastic buildings.