Bazon Barn, Bazon Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Up Cerne
Historical Forms
- Basens hedge 1598 Batten
- the hedge att Basen 1601 Batten
- lease called Basen 1607 Batten
- Balsdon hedg' 1602 Batten
- Balsen 1610 Batten
- Balson (Laynes) 1668,1676 Batten
- Bazon Fd 1839 TA
Etymology
Bazon Barn, Bazon Hill (ST 645037) [ˈbɑːsən], Basens hedge 1598Batten , the hedge att Basen 1601Batten , lease called Basen 1607Batten , Balsdon hedg '1602Batten , Balsen 1610Batten , Balson (Laynes )1668, 1676Batten , Bazon Fd 1839TA , probably from dūn 'hill, down', first el. possibly an OE pers.n. Bæll or Bælli proposed for Balsall Wa 54, Balscott O 409, Balsham C 114, etc, with hecg , leyne .