Benefeld
Early-attested site in the Parish of Twineham
Historical Forms
- Benefelle 1086 DB
- Benefeld 1244 FF 1296 SR
- Benfeld 1332 SR
Etymology
Benefeld (lost) is Benefelle 1086 DB, Benefeld 1244 FF, 1296 SR (p), Benfeld 1332 SR (p). Possibly 'clear space where bents grew,' v. beonet , feld and cf. Benfield infra 289.