Dedmansey (Wood)
Early-attested site in the Parish of Whipsnade
Historical Forms
- Dudewineshei 1227 ClR
- Dudeuinishei 1254 BHRSviii.211
- Dodesynnishay 1299 Ipm
- Dodenynishey 1333 ADvi
- Dudmansheye Eliz ChancP
- Dudmanse 17th VCHiii.455
Etymology
'Dudewine's hay or enclosure' v. (ge)hæg. This name, as also Shortgrove, reminds us that we are in wooded country and confirms the suggestion made above as to the exact significance of the -snade of Whipsnade.