English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Clay Hall (olim Fulwood)

Early-attested site in the Parish of Tanworth

Historical Forms

  • Folewode 13th AddCh 1309 ADii 1348 ADiii
  • Folwode 1327 SR
  • Foulwod 1315 Ass
  • Fulwode 1322 Abbr
  • Fulwoode 1649,1654 FF
  • Fullwoods Fields 1725 B
  • Cleahall 1593 FF
  • Cley Hall 1656 Dugdale 1695 Morden 1725 B

Etymology

Originally 'muddy wood,' v. ful , wudu .