Poundsford
Early-attested site in the Parish of Burwash
Historical Forms
- Pollysford al. Pollysworth 1574 SRS20,357
- Polesworth 1288 Ass
- Pulleswerthe 1296 SR
Etymology
Poundsford is possibly identical with the place called Pollysford al. Pollysworth 1574 SRS 20, 357, and is to be associated with Richard de Polesworth (1288Ass ) or Pulleswerthe (1296 SR). This name is probably manorial in origin, Richard's family having come from Polesworth (Wa).