Williamstrip Park
Early-attested site in the Parish of Coln St Aldwyn
Historical Forms
- Hetrop 1086 DB
- Williamsthorp(e) 1287 Ass 1303 FA 1498 FF
- Williamsthrop 1287 Ass 1327 SR
- Williamstropp als. Williamsdropp 1620 FF
- Williamstroupe 1567 Rec
- Williamstrip 1779 Rudder
- Wyllamesthrop' 1287 Ass
- Willamesthorpe 1349 Aid
- Willamstropp 1587 FF
- Wallemesthorp 1316 Ipm
- Walmesthorpe 1335 ib
Etymology
v. þrop 'outlying farmstead'. Hetrop , a manor separate from but adjoining Hatherop (36infra ), probably contains OE hēah 'high'.The later name no doubt embodies that of Willelm , who in 1086 held the manor of Roger de Laci.