Barnby in the Willows
Major Settlement in the Parish of Barnby in the Willows
Historical Forms
- Barnebi 1086 DB c.1190 Dane
- Barneby 1201 Cur 1252 FF 1280 Ass 1281 Ipm 1302 FA 1327 Pat
- Barneby juxta Neuwerk 1272 Ebor
- Barneby super Wythem 1302 Ass
- Barneby Wythum 1305 ib
- Barneby Wythune 1311 FF
- Barnesbe in Willowes 1575 Wills
- Barnebie in le Willowes 1589 Recov
- Barnebye le Willowes 1620 FF
- Barmeby(e), Barmebe 1577,1578,1582 Ct
Etymology
For the etymology v. Barnby Moor supra 67. The place lies low by the river Witham.