English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Brenthall Wood

Early-attested site in the Parish of Harlow

Historical Forms

  • Brendhall 1356 Cl
  • Brent Hall 1563 FF
  • Brentwood 1768 M

Etymology

Brenthall Wood (6″) is Brendhall 1356 Cl, Brent Hall 1563FF , Brentwood 1768 M. v. brende . According to Morant (ii, 483), the hall was destroyed by fire.