Beaupre Drove
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ramsey
Historical Forms
- Beaurepeir 1286 For
- Beaurepier c.1350 Rams
- Beauraper al. Bewpre c.1500 BM
Etymology
A common p.n. of French origin, from OFr beau-repaire , denoting 'beautiful retreat.' It is specially common in connexion with monastic property and is found in Beurepair (Ha, K), Belper (Db), Bear Park (Du) and Berepper (Co). The pronunciation with initial [bju] is a common development of OFr beau , as in Beaulieu (Ha), Bewdley (Wo). An alternative development is that found in Beadlow supra 147.