Weald
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bampton
Historical Forms
- Walda 1188 P
- Walde 1224 FF c.1275 Os
- Welde 1216 Cl 1509–10 Os
- Westweld 1246–7 Ass 1361 Ipm
- Weld 1280 Os 1608 BM
- Westwelde 1315 AD
- Wealde 1239 Eynsh
- Waulde c.1275 Os
- Westwold 1316 FA
Etymology
v . w(e)ald, and cf. Claywell Fm 317–18.
A place called Wich ', Wicha is mentioned in connection with Bampton 1156, 7, 8, 1162 P, and there is a Neutone by Bamptone mentioned 1285Ass which has not been identified.