Beastney's Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of St Peters
Historical Forms
- terra Besteney 1326–35 Gesta
- Bestney End 1514 Verulam
- Besteneye 1307 SR
Etymology
Beastney's Fm is terra Besteney 1326–35 Gesta, Bestney End 1514 Verulam, and was the home of Adam de Besteneye (1307SR ). This may be 'by east of the hay or enclosure,' v. (ge)hæg.The situation of the farm forbids any association with OE eg.