Francroft Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sharnbrook
Historical Forms
- Franecrofte 13th Newn 15th
- Franescroft ib. 164
Etymology
'Frani's croft,' the pers. name being of Scandinavian origin and appearing as Fræna , the name of a Viking leader in the ASC s. a. 871. For the full history of this name v. Björkman, NP 42.