Winson Green
Early-attested site in the Parish of Birmingham
Historical Forms
- Wynesdon 1327 SR
- Wynnesdon Grene 1544 Recov
- Winson Grene 1547 SR
- Wynsdon Greene 1588 PCC
- Wilsdon Green 1750 K
Etymology
Winson Green is Wynesdon 1327 SR, Wynnesdon Grene 1544Recov , Winson Grene 1547SR , Wynsdon Greene 1588 PCC, Wilsdon Green 1750 K. Possibly 'Wine 's hill,' v. dun , but the forms are too late for certainty.