Astwood Court
Early-attested site in the Parish of Feckenham
Historical Forms
- Estwode de Strech 1221 FF
- Estwude 1244 Cl
- Astwode 1259 Ipm
- Astwode Strecches 1319 Pat
- Astwode Musarde 1427 StratGild
- Stretcheast(e)wood 1497 ADi
Etymology
The wood lies on the east side of the parish. In 1243 (FineR) the wood is spoken of as formerly the property of Richard Strecche . The Musard family held another manor in Astwood, coming in before the end of the 14th cent.