Ankerdine Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Doddenham
Historical Forms
- Ancredham c.1200 WoC c.1240
- Ancredeham, Aucredeham c.1220 WoC c.1240
- Oncredam 1240 Wigorn 1327 SR
- Oncredeham 1240 Wigorn 1275 SR
- Ankerdam, Onkerdam 1304,1308 Ipm
- Oncredenes 1312 AlmBk
- Ankerden 1649 Surv
Etymology
Professors Ekwall and Zachrisson agree in suggesting that this is a triple compound from OE ancor , 'anchorite,' hreod and hamm , hence 'reedy ham frequented by an anchorite.'The hill rises up from a big hamm in the course of the Teme.It should be noted that side by side with this place there was, close at hand, a place called Brocredeham , Broccerdham , Brochardham . This may have been another 'reedy ham' haunted by the brocc or badger. The o -forms show the common WCy o for a before nasals.