Brandish Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Therfield
Historical Forms
- Bradenach 1161–77 Ramsey
- Bradenache t.Hy3 ADiii 1346 Ass
- Bradenhach 1294 SR
- Bradenech 1221 FF
- boscus de Bradnache 1294 AddCh 1461 StPauls
- Bradynhacche 1339 Cl
- Bradnach wode 1455 StPauls
Etymology
Brandish Wood (6″) is Bradenach 1161–77 Ramsey, Bradenache t. Hy 3 AD iii(p), 1346Ass , Bradenhach 1294SR (p), Bradenech 1221FF , boscus de Bradnache 1294AddCh , 1461StPauls , Bradynhacche 1339 Cl, Bradnach wode 1455StPauls . 'At the broad oak,' v. brad , ac . Cf. Bradninch (PN D 342) and Stevenage supra 137.