Goldenlow
Early-attested site in the Parish of Dunstable
Historical Forms
- Goldenelowe 1286 Dunst
- Gyldenelowe 1292 Fine
Etymology
'Golden hill,' from OE hlaw, with alternative forms of the first element from OE gylden or ME golden . The source of the name is to be found in the mention in the Annals of Dunstable (363) of an enquiry which took place in the reign of Edward i with reference to certain treasure trove found at Goldenelowe in the days of Henry iii.