Harold Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Romford Rural
Historical Forms
- Horalds Wood c.1237 HPD
- Horoldswo(o)d(e) 1281,1321 ib
- Harold(e)swood(e) c.1272,1488 ib
- Horellyswod 1480 Will
- Hareldyswode 1490 Ct
Etymology
Harold Wood is Horalds Wood c. 1237 HPD, Horoldswo (o )d (e )1281, 1321 ib., Harold (e )swood (e )c. 1272, 1488 ib., Horellyswod 1480Will , Hareldyswode 1490Ct . 'Harold 's wood.' Earl Harold held Havering in 1066 (DB). It is called strate wald in the bounds of Upminster infra 131 n. 2.