Biggin Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Mitcham
Historical Forms
- La Bygginge 1301 Merton
- Byggyng 1512 AddCh 1538 Merton
- Biggen 1587 Depositions
- Begin 1765 R
Etymology
Biggin Fm (6″) is La Bygginge 1301 Merton, Byggyng 1512AddCh , 1538 Merton, Biggen 1587Depositions , Begin 1765 R, v. bigging . It is very far south to find this element, which is ultimately of Scandinavian origin.