Summertree Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Warbleton
Historical Forms
- Somertre, Somertregate, Somertre crosse 1520 Ct
- Somerstrete gate 1540 Ct
Etymology
Summertree Fm is Somertre , Somertregate , Somertre crosse 1520Ct , Somerstrete gate 1540Ct . The term summer-tree (hitherto only recorded from Scotland) was used to describe a tree or pole decorated for May-games.