Broadwood Kelly
Major Settlement in the Parish of Broadwood Kelly
Historical Forms
- Bradehoda 1086 DB
- Bradewode 1175 P
- Brawode Kelly 1261 Exon
- Brodwode Kelly 1291 Tax
- Brodewodkelle 1346 FA
- Kelly in 1242 (Fees 784)
Etymology
'Wide wood,' v. brad . The manor was held by William de Kelly in 1242 (Fees 784). He probably took his name from Kelly infra 184.