Benfield Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hangleton
Historical Forms
- Benefeld(e) 1296 SR 1299 1325 Fine
- Benetfeld 1324 Ipm
Etymology
Benfield Fm (6″) is Benefeld (e )1296 SR (p), 1299 Ipm, Cl, 1325 Fine, Benetfeld 1324 Ipm. The last form suggests that the original first element was beonet, hence 'open land with coarse grass.'