Barwell Court
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hook
Historical Forms
- Berewell(e) c.1242,1375 Merton 1279 QW 1291 Tax 1574 Merton
- Bereswell 1252 Ch
- Burrel Court 1765 R
- Barwell Court 1789 LandC
Etymology
Barwell Court is Berewell (e )c. 1242, 1375 Merton, 1279 QW, 1291 Tax, 1574 Merton, Bereswell 1252 Ch, Burrel Court 1765 R, Barwell Court 1789 L and C. The first element seems to be bere , 'barley.' Hence 'spring in or near the barley (field),' v. wielle .