Falls Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of South Stainley
Historical Forms
- Caiton fall 1481 RipAct
- Caytonfall Sprynge, Laufall 1540 VE
- Great & Long Falls 1813 Hudleston
Etymology
Falls Wood, Caiton fall 1481 RipAct, Caytonfall Sprynge , Laufall 1540 VE, Great & Long Falls 1813 Hudleston, cf. also le Oxfal , (le ) Caluefal c. 1190Vyner 471, 476, e. 13 Font, v. oxa , calf , (ge)fall 'place where trees have been felled', v. also spring 'plantation', lágr 'low'.