Petsalls Copses
Early-attested site in the Parish of Petworth
Historical Forms
- Pittesfald c.1280 Perc
- Pettesfold 1296 SR
Etymology
Petsalls Copses (6″) is Pittesfald c. 1280 Perc, Pettesfold 1296 SR (p). Perhaps 'fold of or in the pit or hollow.' v. pytt , falod .Petsall in its turn has been given a genitival form.