Lund Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wharram le Street
Historical Forms
- Thornlund 1154,1176 Meaux 1310–39 Melsa
- Thornlond 1160–80,1197–1210 ib
- le Lound' c.1300 Meaux
- placea pasturæ spinosæ vocatam le Lound 1356–67 Melsa
Etymology
Lund Wood is Thornlund 1154, 1176Meaux , 1310–39 Melsa, Thornlond (v.l. le Thornlund ) 1160–80, 1197–1210 ib., le Lound 'c. 1300Meaux , placea pasturæ spinosæ vocatam le Lound 1356–67 Melsa. Originally 'thorn wood,' v. þorn , lundr .