Batchmere's Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Birdham
Historical Forms
- Baxchesmere 1296 SR
- Bacchesmer 1332 SR 1269–85 LibB 1395 Ass
- Batchmore 1627 DeedsEnrolled
Etymology
The existence of a pers. name Bæcci in OE is made probable by the p.n.'s Bæcces wyrð , now Batchworth (Herts), in 1007 (Crawf 11) and Batsford (Gl), Baeccesore in BCS 163. Hence, 'Bæcci 's pool.' v. mere . The present form is pseudo-manorial.
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