Goldwell Spinney
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kirtlington
Historical Forms
- Goldewell 1591 Survey
- Goldwell 1679 BodlT
Etymology
Goldwell Spinney (6″) is so named c. 1840TA . It takes name from Goldewell 1591Survey (this appears to be roughly in the same place as the present spinney, and not connected with Cordle Bushes in spite of the similarity of the names), Goldwell 1679BodlT . v. w(i)elle; the first element might be golde , 'marigold.' The same name occurs in a charter in Beckley, v. 16.
Places in the same Parish
Other OS name
- Northbrook Bridge
- Down Spinney
- Flight's Mill
- Heyford Spinney
- Wheats Covert
- Kirtlington Park
- Park Fm
- Peter's Cross