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Survey of English Place-Names

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Barrowdykes Wood

Early-attested site in the Parish of Wilbarston

Historical Forms

  • Barodyke c.1400 Rental
  • Barrowdyckes, le Barrow Close 1547 Pat

Etymology

Barrowdykes Wood (6″) is Barodyke c. 1400Rental , Barrowdyckes , le Barrow Close 1547 Pat. This is probably a compound of OE  bearu and dic , hence 'dikes or ditches in the woodland.'

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement