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Woodrow Bungalow, Woodrow Fm, Hr Woodrow Fm, Lr Woodrow

Early-attested site in the Parish of Stourton Caundle

Historical Forms

  • Woderewe 1327 SR 1332 SR
  • Woodrowe Hy8 Hutch3
  • Wood Rowe 1664 HTax
  • Woodrow close 1709 WRO
  • (Lr) Woodrow 1811 OS

Etymology

Woodrow Bungalow, Woodrow Fm (ST 699156), Hr Woodrow Fm, Lr Woodrow, Woderewe 1327SR , 1332 SR, Woodrowe Hy 8 Hutch3, Wood Rowe 1664 HTax, Woodrow close 1709WRO , (Lr ) Woodrow 1811 OS, 'the row of trees, the narrow wood', v. wudu , rǣw , cf. Woodrow Wo 239.