Woodfalls
Major Settlement in the Parish of Woodfalls
Historical Forms
- Wudefolde 1258 FF
- Wudefaude 1275 RH
- Wodefald, Wodefaud 1268 Ass 1400 IpmR
- Wodefeld 1289,1327 FF 1316 FA
- Wodfolde beside Dounton 1495 Ipm
- Wudfoldshutte 1508 EcclCom
- North Woodwolles 1595 NQvii
- Woodfall 1721 Recov
Etymology
'Fold by the wood,' v. fal(o)d. For -shutte , v. Shootend supra 375.