WOODHALL, (Hertfordshire) on the N. side of Hatfield, bel. formerly to the Botelers; one of whom, Sir John, was by Cha. I. created a baron, by the title of Ld. Boteler of Bransfield; but by his son William's death, without issue, the title became extinct. The manor came afterwards to Mrs. Shalcross, who by will left it to her sister, Mrs. Isabella Hutchinson, the present possessor. This manor held formerly, if it does not still, of the manor of Hatfield.