Burtis Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kilburn
Historical Forms
- Burtofts a.1196 Dugdv.353 1376 ib
Etymology
A similar name is Burtoft (L), which appears as Burtoft in OE (BCS 331, KCD 520, 1086 DB). The meaning is 'messuage attached to a storehouse' from ON búr (cf. OE bur) and topt .Cf. OSwed burtomt (Lindkvist).