Baits Bite Lock
Other OS name in the Parish of Milton
Historical Forms
- Basebytt 1424 Colevi
- Basbet 1621 SewersD
- Basebitt (furlong) 1634 Milton
- Backbyts 1665 Dodson
- Baitsbite (Bank) 1807 Map
- Baits Bite c.1825 O.S.
- Backsbite 1829 Wells 1869 Milton
Etymology
is Basebytt 1424Cole vi, Basbet 1621SewersD ,Basebitt (furlong )1634 Milton, Backbyts 1665 Dodson, Baitsbite (Bank )1807Map , Baits Bite c. 1825 O.S., Backsbite 1829 Wells, 1869 Milton . The second element may be byht , ' curve, bend ' ; the first is quite uncertain .