Walkwood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Feckenham
Historical Forms
- Wercwude 1230 P
- Werkewode 1240 1451 Pat
- la Werkwode, le Werkwode, le Wercwode 1255 FF 1262 Ipm 1271 For
- Worcwode 1280 For
- Warkewood 1519 Ct 1597,1656 Wills
- Warkwood 1789 Gough c.1830 O
Etymology
There is ample evidence for OE names Weorc , Weorce and probably Weorca , v. PN NbDu 207. Hence 'Weorca's wood.'