Perry Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of St Martins without Worcester
Historical Forms
- æt þære pirian, pirian 969 BCS1240 11th
- Pyriae c.1020 BMFacsiv.13
- Pyrya, Pirya, Pirie c.1086 EveA&B 1190
- juxta Wygorn 1307 FF
- Pirywode 1370 Wulst
Etymology
'Wood by the pear-tree,' v. pyrige . This is the last remains of the important manor of Pirie .