Bewgenet
Early-attested site in the Parish of Barlavington
Historical Forms
- Beugenet 1317 Pat
- Beaugenet 1334 Pat 1354 Ipm
- Beaujonet 1412 FA
- Beugenet 1559 Wills
Etymology
Bewgenet (lost). In the neighbourhood of Barlavington was the park called Beugenet (1317 Pat), Beaugenet (1334 Pat, 1354 Ipm), Beaujonet (1412 FA), Beugenet (1559 Wills). This is a name of French origin, a compound of beau and genêt , 'broom.'