Widdenton Park Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of West Wycombe
Historical Forms
- Widinton 1197 Fines
- Wydingdona 1228 Bract
- Widendon 13th ADi
- Wydinton 1337 Cl 1347 ADi
Etymology
There is some evidence for an OE pers. name Wīda , and this seems to be an -ingdun name derived from that pers. name, hence 'Wida's hill,' cf. ingtun, or it may be OE Widga , hence 'Widga's hill.' The topography favours a dun .