Birdham
Major Settlement in the Parish of Birdham
Historical Forms
- Bridham 683 BCS 14th Box 12th Pens 1451
- Brideham 1086 DB 1187 France 1215 ClR 1248 Ass
- Briddeham c.1200 Box 1262 Ass
- Bridinham 1269 FF
- Byrdham al. Bridham 1492 Ipm
- Burdham 1595 MarC
Etymology
Probably OE bridda-ham (m ), 'ham(m) of the young birds,' from OE bridd , 'young bird.'
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