Springwell
Early-attested site in the Parish of Little Chesterford
Historical Forms
- Spryngwell 1506 Will
- Little Sprengewell 1607 EAix
Etymology
Springwell is Spryngwell 1506Will , Little Sprengewell 1607 EA ix. As there are still traces of wood in the neighbourhood, the first element is probably the dialectal spring , 'copse.'