English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Bayhurst Wood

Early-attested site in the Parish of Harefield

Historical Forms

  • Baynhurste 13th LMxASiii
  • wood called Bayhurst 1522 ib

Etymology

Bayhurst Wood is Baynhurste 13th LMxAS iii, wood called Bayhurst 1522 ib. Probably 'Bǣga 's wooded hill,' v. hyrst .