English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Bradshaw Wood

Early-attested site in the Parish of Aldwinkle, All Saints and St Peter

Historical Forms

  • Bradehauw 1293 For
  • Bradyhawe 1540 LP

Etymology

Bradshaw Wood (6″) is Bradehauw 1293For , Bradyhawe 1540 LP. 'Broad enclosure,' v. brad , haga .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement