Goswell End
Early-attested site in the Parish of Harlington
Historical Forms
- Goseland, Gosefeld 1434 BHRSviii.91
- Gosly End 1677 ib
Etymology
It is clear that there has been a good deal of corruption going on here. The original form would seem to have been gorstigland , 'gorse-grown country.' Cf. Gostilaunde in Eaton Socon (1226).