Birch Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Dedham
Historical Forms
- le Byrchʒerd, Byrcherde 1432–4 Ct
- Magottes Birchyerd, Birchet 1440,1451 Ct
Etymology
Birch Wood is probably to be identified with le Byrchʒerd , Byrcherde 1432–4Ct . The second element is OE gierd , gyrd , 'area of land of varying extent, usually 30 acres.' Cf. Yard (PN D 48) and infra 580. In Magottes Birchyerd , Birchet 1440, 1451Ct , the name is confused with Burkitt's Lane infra .
Places in the same Parish
Other OS name
- Dedham Mill
- Great Hickle Fm
- Dalethorpe
- Hallfields Ho
- Gun Hill
- Hillands
- Lamb Corner
- Monks Fm
- Pound Fm
- Purney Heath
- Southfields
- Stonylands