Bishop's Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ruardean
Historical Forms
- Biss(c)op(p)eswode, Byss(c)op(p)eswode 1270 For 1361 Ass 1506 AddRoll
- Bysshops wood 1612 Comm
- Bishopwood House 1830 M
Etymology
Bishop's Wood (chiefly in He), Biss (c )op (p )eswode , Byss (c )op (p )eswode 1270For , 1361Ass , 1506AddRoll , Bysshops wood 1612Comm , Bishopwood House 1830 M. v. biscop , wudu . The wood belonged to the Bishop of Hereford (1270For 29, 5).