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.

Bampfylde Lodge

Early-attested site in the Parish of Poltimore

Historical Forms

  • Benefeld 1306 Ass
  • Baumfeld 1317 Ass
  • Baunfeld 1330 SR 1346 Ass
  • Banfeld 1346 FA
  • Baunfelde 1432 FF

Etymology

The second element is clearly feld. The first is probably bean.

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Major Settlement