Nomanshill Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sutton in Ashfield
Historical Forms
- Nomannes Wode t.Ed3 Map
- Forswornewod heved 1287 Ass
- Forsworne Wodde c.1450 ForBk
- Nomans Wood al. Forsworne Wood 1609 LRMB
- Nomans Wood c.1825 O.S.
Etymology
Nomanshill Wood is Nomannes Wode t. Ed 3Map , Forswornewod heved 1287Ass , Forsworne Wodde c. 1450ForBk , Nomans Wood al. Forsworne Wood 1609LRMB , Nomans Wood c. 1825 O.S. The wood lies at the junction of the parishes of Blidworth, Kirkby and Sutton, typical 'No Man's land.' Why forsworn we cannot say.