Woollensbrook (Fm and stream)
Early-attested site in the Parish of Great Amwell
Historical Forms
- la Wowelond 1235 FF
- le Wowelond 1429 Ct
- Wowlondes 1466 Cecil
- Woolans brook 1689 Stowe
- Woollens c.1840 TA
Etymology
Woollensbrook (Fm and stream) is la Wowelond 1235FF , le Wowelond 1429Ct , Wowlondes 1466Cecil , Woolans brook 1689Stowe , Woollens c. 1840TA . 'Curved or bent land,' v. woh . The reference is to the big bend in the stream at this point.