Netherwich
Early-attested site in the Parish of Droitwich
Historical Forms
- neodemestan wic 972 BCS1282 c.1050
- Neoþomæst wic 972 BCS1284 18th
- Netherwich Hy7 Hab 17th
Etymology
These wyches or buildings at the different brine-pits were probably so distinguished from their position in relation to the Salwarpe. Netherwich was certainly the lowest down the river, neoðomæst being the old superlative form of neoðor .