Battisford Tye
village · Suffolk
Old EnglishSurmised
Suggested2 sources · name elements
Battisford Tye probably refers to a piece of common land or a hamlet associated with Battisford. 'Tye' in this context often denotes such an area, possibly linked to a 'tying' or enclosure. The name indicates a subordinate or associated settlement to Battisford.
Word origins
- Battis
- Old Englishof Bættel(from Bættel "a personal name")
- Tye
- Old Englishcommon land, hamlet(from tīg "enclosure, plot of land")