Eyworth
Major Settlement in the Parish of Eyworth
Historical Forms
- Ai(ss)euuorde 1086 DB
- Eiwrth, Eywrth 1202 Cur 1227 Ass 1276 Ass 1290 Cl
- Eyworth 1232 Cl 1247 Ass
- Eywurth 1235 Cl 1247 Ass 1254,1256 FF
- Eyworth or Eywood 1343 Ipm
- Ayworth 1518 BM
Etymology
'Island enclosure,' as explained by Skeat. v. eg , worð . The village has water on three sides. The DB form Aisseuuorde is corrupt.