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.

Benefold Copse

Early-attested site in the Parish of Lurgashall

Historical Forms

  • Benyngfold 1380 FF

Etymology

Benefold Copse was perhaps near the home of Robert and John Benyngfold (1380 FF). 'Benna's fold,' v. falod .