Causewell Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wheathampstead
Historical Forms
- Creswelle 1218 FF 1392 WAM
- Criswellfeld 1385 ib
- Kerswell 1388 VCHii,296
- Kersewelfeld 1521 AddCh
- Caswell 1650 ParlSurv
- Castle Meadow c.1840 TA
Etymology
Causewell Fm (6″) [kæsl] is Creswelle 1218FF , 1392WAM , Criswellfeld 1385 ib., Kerswell 1388 VCH ii, 296, Kersewelfeld 1521AddCh , Caswell 1650ParlSurv , Castle Meadow c. 1840TA .'Cress spring,' v. cærse , wielle . Cf. Castlebury infra 205. The modern form is corrupt. “Formerly famous for its extensive watercress beds and crayfish parties” (E. J. S.).
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Amwell
- Gustardwood
- Lamer Ho
- Leasybridge
- Marford
- Pickford Common and Pickford Mill
- Batford Mill
- Bamville Fm and Bamville Wood