Chetwood

Meaning

Wood near a fortress or fortified place.

Etymology

Composed of Old English 'ceaster' (fortress or Roman camp) and 'wudu' (wood or forest). The name describes a geographical location combining a fortified settlement with woodland.

About the Name Chetwood

Chetwood is an English locational surname indicating a place near a fortress and woods. It reflects the medieval English practice of naming locations by their geographical features.

Historical People Named Chetwood