Brownage Wold
Early-attested site in the Parish of Odell
Historical Forms
- Brownehegge 1469 IpmR
- Brown Hedge 1826 B
Etymology
Probably 'brown edge' rather than 'brown hedge' as the wold runs along high ground, v. brun , ecg , hecg. Inorganic h is very common in compounds whose second element begins with an e .