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Survey of English Place-Names

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Ward End (olim Little Bromwich)

Early-attested site in the Parish of Aston

Historical Forms

  • Parva Bromwyz 13th BirmDeed 1285 Ass 1295 ADi
  • Parva Bromwice 1285 Ass
  • Parva Bromwych 1286 Ch 1323 Cl 1381 ADii
  • Little Bromwich 1322 Ipm
  • Warde end c.1460 KES
  • Ward End c.1510 FF
  • Wardende 1574 ib
  • Ward End al. Little Bromwich 1658 ib

Etymology

For the earlier name v. Castle Bromwich infra 40. The later name is to be associated with the family of Thomas le Ward de Erdynton (Erdington supra 30) and Henry le Warde de Bromwich (1297, 1315Ass ).