Blinsham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Beaford
Historical Forms
- Blythemesham 1242 Fees775 1303 FA
- Blithmesham 1314 Ass
- Blythemisham juxta Chepyngtoriton 1361 Ass
- Bilthemersham al. Blithemesham 1326 Ipm
- Bilchemersham 1326 Cl
- Blymesham 1345 Ass
- Blymysham 1346 Ass
Etymology
'Blīðmǣr 's ham(m)' as suggested by Blomé (33). If the second element is hamm it may refer to the bend in the Torridge here.