Byde Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Potterne
Historical Forms
- Bidesknappe 1341 Cor
- Byde 1346 Ass
- Bide 1633 PCC
Etymology
Byde Fm (6″) is Bidesknappe 1341Cor , Byde 1346Ass (p), Bide 1633 PCC. Byde Fm stands on a small isolated hill, doubtless here described as a cnæpp . Near by is Byde Mill (6″) (disused).For this stream-name cf. Bydemill Brook supra 4.