Maydencroft Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ippollitts
Historical Forms
- Medcroft 1269 FF
- Madecroft 1287 1318 Ch 1330,1348 Ipm
- Madcroft 1373 Cl
- Maydcrofte 1375 IpmR
- Maydecrofte 1377 ADii
Etymology
Maydencroft Fm is Medcroft 1269FF , Madecroft 1287 ib., 1318 Ch, 1330, 1348 Ipm, Madcroft 1373 Cl, Maydcrofte 1375 IpmR, Maydecrofte 1377 AD ii. The first element is probably OE mæd, 'pasture,' later folk-etymologised to maid (en ). Hence 'pasture croft.'