Earlswood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Reigate
Historical Forms
- Erleswode 1447 Rental
- a comon called Erles wode 1550 LRMB
- Earlswood Common 1823 G
Etymology
Earlswood is Erleswode 1447Rental , a comon called Erles wode 1550LRMB , Earlswood Common 1823 G. This was till the 19th century a piece of waste land attached to the manor of Reigate, which was held by the first Earls of Surrey.