Dexbeer
Early-attested site in the Parish of Pancrasweek
Historical Forms
- Diakanesbere 1197 FF
- Diakenesbere 1199 FF
- Dyakenesbere 1234 Fees396
- Yakenesbear 1279 Ipm
- Decnesbere 1242 Fees791
- Dekenisbere 1316 Ipm
- Dyakesbere 1303 FA
- Dekysbeare 1491 Ipm
Etymology
v. bearu . The first element answers to OE dīacon , 'deacon,' but the reason for the name is not known.