Birdsham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sydenham Damarel
Historical Forms
- Berdesham, Birdesham 1318 Deed
- Briddesham 1333 SR
- Berdisham al. Berdysham 1344 BM
Etymology
'Brid (d )'s ham(m).' For Bridd , v. Redin 18. It is apparently the OE bridd , 'young bird,' used as a pers. name.