Wheatmath Field
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wisbech St Peter
Historical Forms
- Wetemathis 1302 Ct
- Le Qwetemathys 1335 ib
- Whetmathis t.Hy8 Rental
- Wheatm(e)ats, Wheatmates 16th Fenlandvii
- Whitemathes 1570 Imb
- Whatmayes fild 1583 Eg
Etymology
Wheatmath Field is Wetemathis 1302Ct , Le Qwetemathys 1335 ib., Whetmathis t. Hy 8Rental , Wheatm (e )ats , Wheatmates 16th Fenland vii, Whitemathes 1570 Imb, Whatmayes fild 1583Eg . OE hwǣte, 'wheat' and mǣð infra 338.