English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Winnall

Early-attested site in the Parish of Ombersley

Historical Forms

  • Wilenhale c.1190 EveA
  • Wylnehale 1275 SR
  • Wylenhale, Whilenhale 1327 SR
  • Wynnalds 1649 Surv

Etymology

This is probably 'Willa's healh.' The final form shows the common excrescent d of vild for vile .