Colwood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bolney
Historical Forms
- Collwoode, Collwood streate, Colewood gate 1617 SAC58,17
- Kolewode 1296 SR
Etymology
Colwood is Collwoode , Collwood streate , Colewood gate in 1617 (SAC 58, 17) and is to be associated with Christian de Kolewode (1296 SR). 'Charcoal wood' (v. col , wudu ), so called (SAC 2, 207) from extensive charcoal works here.