Batchworth
Early-attested site in the Parish of Rickmansworth
Historical Forms
- (to) bæcces wyrðe 1007 Crawfordxi
- Becceswurtham 11th Gesta
- Bechewrthe 1257 MP
- Bachesworth t.Ric1 Ch 1301 Ipm 1314
- Backesworth t.John Dugdii
- Bacheworth 1303 FA
- Batchworth 1545 SR
- Bacheworthe Heath 1556 AOMB
- Bacher Heath 1750 K
Etymology
'Bæcci 's farm,' v. worþ . Cf. s. n. Batchmere's Fm (PN Sx 80).