High Easter
village · Essex
Old EnglishAI-generated
High Easter is a settlement on higher ground, distinguished from another 'Easter' settlement. The name 'Easter' likely refers to its eastern location or a pagan festival.
Word origins
- High
- Old Englishelevated, on higher ground
- ēast
- Old Englisheast
- rǣs
- Old Englisha stream, a slope
Historical forms
Higesre (1086)