Bayford
Major Settlement in the Parish of Bayford
Historical Forms
- Begesford 1086 DB
- Begeford c.1090 Regesta 12th StAlbansN
- Beiford 1154 RBE 1177 P 1428 FA
- Beivord 1275 RH
- Beyeford 1316 Ass
- Beford 1228 Pat
- Beuford 1247 ib
- Beynford 1249 ib
- Bayford 1251 Ch
Etymology
Probably 'Bǣga 's ford,' cf. Bayham (PN Sx 374). There is no bend in the stream such as would justify the assumption of OE byge, 'bend,' or beag , 'ring' as the first element.