Woburn Sands

English

Etymology

Formerly named Hogsty End, renamed in the 19th century after Woburn nearby in neighbouring Bedfordshire. "Sands" refers to the sandy local soil.

Proper noun

Woburn Sands

1. A town and civil parish with a town council in Milton Keynes borough, Buckinghamshire, England (OS grid ref SP9236).

References

• Parish map

Further reading

• How Hogsty End became Woburn Sands