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Wallwood Ho

Early-attested site in the Parish of Leyton

Historical Forms

  • Wal(l)ewode 1323 For
  • Wallwood 1589 Ct
  • Corpychonesfrith 1291 For

Etymology

Wallwood Ho (6″) is Wal (l )ewode 1323For , Wallwood 1589Ct .'The wood by the wall or fortification,' v. weall . In 1718 and 1735 various Roman remains were discovered in the grounds of Leyton Grange. Remains of an entrenchment with traces of a double rampart divided by a ditch have also been found near Ruckholt (Kennedy 2–3). The two areas adjoin and are just south of Wallwood, which is now built over. The High Stone from which Leytonstone takes its name (supra 102) is reputed to be on the site of a Roman milestone and is close to Wallwood House. An earlier name of the wood was Corpychonesfrith (1291For ) from the family of Robert son of Corbutio or Corbucion who held the manor of Leyton in 1086 (DB). v. fyrhð(e).

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