The Baas and Baas Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Broxbourne
Historical Forms
- Bas, Baa 1395 Cl
- Baas maner' 1479 IpmR
- Bashell 1383 Cecil
- Bassehills Common 1668 Sess
- Bathonia 1257 Ch
- Ba 1287 Ass
Etymology
The Baas and Baas Hill preserve the name of the manor of Bas , Baa 1395 Cl, Baas maner '1479 IpmR, Bashell 1383Cecil , Bassehills Common 1668 Sess, deriving from the family of Henry de Bathonia (1257 Ch) and John de Ba (1287Ass ), which must have come from Bath (So). Cf. Basmead (PN BedsHu 55).