Binsoe
Early-attested site in the Parish of West Tanfield
Historical Forms
- Binzhou c.1190 Dodscxx.3
- Bishou 1202 FF
- Binzhou 1257 YD
- Bynshu 1301 LS
- Bynsoo 1536 YChant
Etymology
This is a difficult name but one is probably right in assuming that the various forms all go back to Binteshou . This would point to a strong pers. name Binte corresponding to the weak Binta which lies behind Bentworth (Ha), Binteorde Ric i Ch, Bintewurd 1222 Pat. This may be cognate with OHG Binizo , Binzo (Förstemann, PN 307). v. hoh .