Kingswood
Major Settlement in the Parish of Kingswood
Historical Forms
- Kingeswode 1177–86 Merton 1212 Fees 1225 Ass
- Kingeswude 1194 P 1201,1209 FF
Etymology
Self-explanatory. The manor was granted to Merton Priory by Henry the Second. It was formerly a detached part of Ewell, a royal manor in DB.