Westwood
hamlet · Devon
Old EnglishAI-generated
This hamlet's name means 'western wood' in Old English, from 'wester' (west) and 'wudu' (wood). It refers to a woodland area situated to the west of a known point.
Word origins
- Westwood
- Old EnglishWestern wood(from wester "west", wudu "wood, forest")
Historical forms
Westwode