Silk Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sherston
Historical Forms
- Selkwode 1292 Rental 1334 Ass 1342 GDR
Etymology
Silk Wood is Selkwode 1292Rental , 1334Ass , 1342GDR , Silkwode 1332, Silkewood 1640 WIpm. The first element here is probably the OE personal name Seolca , hence 'Seolca 's wood.'Cf. Silkden (really Selden in Patching) in PN Sx 166.