English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Burnworthy

Early-attested site in the Parish of Churchstanton

Historical Forms

  • Brenewrth, Bernewrth 1238 Ass
  • Burneworthi 1330,1333 SR

Etymology

Perhaps 'Beorna 's farm,' v. worðig , cf. Burrington supra 362.