The Wolds
Early-attested site in the Parish of Snitterfield
Historical Forms
- Wald 1240 FF
- la Waude 1250 ib
- Walda 1322 FF
- la Wolde 1262 Ass 1335 FF 1447 StratGild
- la Wolde juxta Snyterfeld 1375 WAM
Etymology
The Wolds (6″) is Wald 1240 FF, la Waude 1250 ib., Walda 1322FF , la Wolde 1262Ass , 1335FF , 1447 StratGild, la Wolde juxta Snyterfeld 1375WAM . 'Forest or wood land,' v. weald .Probably so named in contrast to Heath End infra in the same parish. The names are mentioned together in 1322 (FF ).