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Survey of English Place-Names

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North Inham Field, South Inham Field

Early-attested site in the Parish of Parson Drove

Historical Forms

  • Inneme 1239 Ely
  • Suthinholm 1298 Ass
  • Northinnome 1310 Ct
  • the Sowthenham 1366 Wisb
  • Southinham 1382 Ct
  • Northinham 1438 Imb
  • Inhamfelde 1393 Ct
  • Southingham 1438 Imb
  • South Ennam Field 1565 Wisb

Etymology

North Inham Field, South Inham Field (6″) are Inneme 1239Ely , Suthinholm 1298Ass , Northinnome 1310Ct , the Sowthenham 1366Wisb , Southinham 1382Ct , Northinham 1438 Imb, Inhamfelde 1393Ct , Southingham 1438 Imb, South Ennam Field 1565Wisb . 'Piece of land taken into cultivation,' v. innam .