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.

Binholme

Early-attested site in the Parish of Pershore Holy Cross

Historical Forms

  • Binham, Bynham 13th ADi c.1255 AOMB61 15th
  • Binnehomesfeld 1317 AOMB61 15th
  • Bynholme, Binholme 1535 VE 1536,1542 LP 1711 BM 1892 Kelly
  • Bynehomme 1555 Pat

Etymology

This may be OE  binnanhamm, i.e. within the hamm or bend of the river. The actual site of the manor-house was 600 yards north-west of the abbey, but the land of the manor may have extended a good way to the south.