Bristles Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Burnham
Historical Forms
- Bradeshulla 1231 Bract
- Bradeshull 1229 FF
- Brassels Wood c.1825 O
Etymology
This points to an OE strong form Brād as a pers. name side by side with the more common weak form Brāda . 'Broad's hill.' The modern form is corrupt.