English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Ward Marsh

Other OS name in the Parish of Horning

Historical Forms

  • (marsh called) Ward c.1240 Holme
  • Ward Marsh 1839 TA

Etymology

, (marsh called ) Ward c. 1240Holme , Ward Marsh 1839TA , v. weard ' ward, protection ' .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site

Major Settlement