Eaudike Field, Eaudike Bank
Early-attested site in the Parish of Tydd St Giles
Historical Forms
- Eedichfeld 1331 Ct
- Edykfeld 1382 ib
- Eadikefelde 1578 ib
- Eaudike Field 1790 Wisb
- Eaudike Bank 1821 ib
Etymology
Eaudike Field, Eaudike Bank is Eedichfeld 1331Ct , Edykfeld 1382 ib., Eadikefelde 1578 ib., Eaudike Field 1790Wisb , Eaudike Bank 1821 ib. Cf. Edich 1277Ely , Bysschopesdyke 1438Sewers , the Ee dike (or Bishops dike )1570 Imb. v. ēa and cf. Edyk '1354 Works in Thurlby (L), and les Edykes 1365 ib. in Boston (L). The Bishops of Ely were responsible for the repair (cf. Imb 342).