Woburn
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hankerton
Historical Forms
- Woubourne 956 BCS922 14th
- Wouborne 13th RegMalm
- Woburne 1257 For
- Woborne 1595 DKRxxxviii
- Woghebourne 1375 For
- Owborne 1540 MinAcct
Etymology
Woburn is Woubourne 956 (14th) BCS 922, Wouborne 13th RegMalm, Woburne 1257For , Woborne 1595 DKR xxxviii, Woghebourne 1375For , Owborne 1540MinAcct . 'Crooked stream,' v. woh , burna . Cf. Woburn (PN BedsHu 143).