Newelm
Early-attested site in the Parish of West Firle
Historical Forms
- Ewelme 1386,1392 IpmR
- the Borstall of Newhelme 1544 FM
- New Elm 1795 FM
- atte Ewelm 1296 SR
Etymology
Newelm is Ewelme 1386, 1392 IpmR, the Borstall of Newhelme 1544FM , New Elm 1795FM and gave name to John atte Ewelm (1296 SR). 'At the spring,' v. æt , æwielm . There is a small stream which rises here.