Burwood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Walton-on-Thames
Historical Forms
- (of) burhwuda 962 BCS1085
- Burewod, Burewude 1241 Ass 1263 Ass
- Burchtoode 1279 Ass
- Burghwode 1307 Ass
- Burwood 1749 B
Etymology
Burwood is (of ) burhwuda 962 BCS 1085, Burewod , Burewude 1241Ass , 1263Ass , Burchtoode 1279Ass , Burghwode 1307Ass , Burwood 1749 B. 'Wood by the fort,' v. burh , wudu . The reference is possibly to the old camp on St George's Hill to the south-west.