Bensham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Croydon
Historical Forms
- Benchesham 12th ADiv 1184 P 1422 FF
- in bosco de 1255 Ass
- Northbenchesham 1279 Ass
- Suthbenchesham juxta Croydon 1325 Ass
- Bennechisham 1372 SR
- Benchelesham 1200 Cur
- Bunchesham c.1300 BM 1331 Pat 1332 SR
- Bonnchesham 1384,1396,1410,1422 SR
- Bynchesham 1328 BM 1342,1347 Ass
- Benchamp 1493 FF
- Bensham 1539 LP
- Bencham al. Whitehorse 1589 Recov
- Bensam 1664 SR
- Bensom 1721 Recov
Etymology
v. ham(m). The first element is the personal name Bynic .Walter Whithors held the manor in 1367 (Cl).