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Gillingham means a ‘homestead of Gylla's family’ and was first recorded in the 10th century as Gyllingeham.
In Old English, ingas means family or followers and ham means village or homestead.
So combining Gylla, ingas and ham created the name.
It is also referred to in old texts as Jillyingham Water, hence the pronunciation of Gillingham now sounding as a "J”.
Thanks to Kent Live
In Old English, ingas means family or followers and ham means village or homestead.
So combining Gylla, ingas and ham created the name.
It is also referred to in old texts as Jillyingham Water, hence the pronunciation of Gillingham now sounding as a "J”.
Thanks to Kent Live