Woodsdale
Early-attested site in the Parish of Mountfield
Historical Forms
- Hodesdale 1296 SR 1309 Pens
- Hoddesdale 1327,1332 SR 1348,1362 BM
- Woodsdale al. Hoodsdale 1723 Recov
Etymology
Woodsdale (6″) is Hodesdale 1296 SR (p), 1309 Pens (p), Hoddesdale 1327, 1332 SR (p), 1348, 1362 BM, Woodsdale al. Hoodsdale 1723Recov . This is 'Hod's valley,' (v. dæl ) with curious later association with wood , due to the common pronunciation of wood as 'ood .