Ravenshead Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Newstead
Historical Forms
- Ravenesheved 1205 Dugdvi 1287 For
- Ravenheved ib.
- Ravensheved t.Ed3 16th ib
- Raven(e)shede t.Hy6 Newstead 1455 Pat
Etymology
Ravenshead Wood is Ravenesheved 1205 Dugd vi, 1287For , Ravenheved ib., Ravensheved t. Ed 3 (16th) ib., Raven (e )shede t. Hy 6Newstead , 1455 Pat. Literally 'raven's head.' It is the highest ground in the neighbourhood and the hill may have been so called from the bird or from a man bearing that name. For other possible meanings of such a place-name see the discussion in PN Sr 403 ff.