Beynhurst Hundred
Hundred in the County of Berkshire
Historical Forms
- Beners, Benes 1086 DB
- Beners 1180 P 1224–5,1247–8 Ass
- Benerse 1224–5,1261 ib
- Benhers 1224–5 ib
- Benhersh, Benherse 1241 ib
- Benerste 1275–6 RH
- Benersh', Benhyrst, Benherch, Benherth' 1284–5 Ass
- Benersshe 1316 FA
- Benerhs 1327 SR
- Bynerssh 1332 1442 Pat
- Bernershe 1402 FA
- Benersh 1432 Fine
- Bernersh 1610 Speed
Etymology
There is nothing to add to the discussion of this name in Anderson (203). It means 'bean field', from bēan and ersc . The site of the meeting-place has not been located.
ersc , which is common in Sr, is found in several names in east Berkshire but has not been noted in the west of the county (v. Introd.).