Backnoe End
Early-attested site in the Parish of Thurleigh
Historical Forms
- Bakenho 1276 Ass 1279 RH
- Backeno 1377 IpmR
- Backnowe 1535 VE
- Bakenhoe 1549 BM
- Becknar Ho. 1765 J
Etymology
'Bac(c)a's hoh .' For this pers. name we may compare Backworth (Nb), Backwell (So), Bacton (He) and Baccamoor (D). In English records the name Bacca only occurs in LVD. It is best explained as an assimilated form of Bad (e )ca .