English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Debden

Other OS name in the Parish of Barford

Historical Forms

  • Dybdeyn 1523 Recov
  • Debden 1821 G

Etymology

is Dybdeyn 1523Recov , Debden 1821 G . Probably ' deep valley , ' cf. Debdale (PN Nth 119) and Dibden (Ha) .

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement

Early-attested site

Other OS name