Upper Benefield
Early-attested site in the Parish of Benefield
Historical Forms
- Upthorp c.1220 For 1376 Cl
- Huptorpriding 1286 For
- Upthrop al. Upthorp 1325 Ipm
- Uptorp t.Ed3 SR
- Benefeild Overthorpe 1641 FF
Etymology
Upper Benefield is Upthorp c. 1220For et freq to 1376 Cl, Huptorpriding 1286For , Upthrop al. Upthorp 1325 Ipm, Uptorp t. Ed 3SR , Benefeild Overthorpe 1641FF . 'Upper village,' v. þorp , hryding . It lies above Benefield.