Pillwoods
Early-attested site in the Parish of Cottingham
Historical Forms
- Pileford 1086 DB
- Pilford 1349,1353 Ipm
Etymology
Pillwoods is Pileford 1086 DB, Pilford 1349, 1353 Ipm. 'Ford marked by a stake,' from OE pīl 'stake, etc.,' ford. On OE pīl in place-names v. Pilemoor, PN D 420.