Kirby Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Compton Wyniates
Historical Forms
- Kirby c.1830 O.S.
- tenement called Kyldebyes 1375 Compton
- common pasture lying at Culdeby 1383 ib
- Kildesby c.1280 ib
Etymology
Kirby Fm is Kirby c. 1830 O.S. It is unlikely that this is a genuine place-name in -by as it is in the south of the county.In the 1332 SR there was a Walter de Kerby taxed under Kineton and a Walter de Kyrkeby (presumably a different man) under Halford. The place perhaps derived its name from this family, both Kineton and Halford being only a few miles distant.Alternatively, the name may be identified with tenement called Kyldebyes 1375Compton , common pasture lying at Culdeby 1383 ib., in which case it is to be associated with the family of Adam de Kildesby (c. 1280 ib.) which may have come from Kilsby (Nth). Cf. PN Nth 24.