Westmoor

Westmoor is a place name used in several English-speaking countries to label communities, neighborhoods, and geographic features.

The etymology combines the Old English elements west, meaning the western part, and mor (moor), referring to a boggy upland area. As a toponym, Westmoor often denotes a western district of a town or a moorland tract located to the west of an older settlement.

In the United Kingdom, instances of Westmoor may appear as suburban districts or rural hamlets, typically without distinct administrative status. In North America, the name has been adopted for residential developments, farms, or unincorporated localities, sometimes reflecting the geographic character rather than a formal municipality.

Because Westmoor is a common toponym, it does not denote one single place. Instead, it refers to multiple, separate places that share the same name, and it can also appear in historic maps, land records, and local histories.

When researching Westmoor, it is important to identify the jurisdiction (country, county, or municipality) to avoid confusion with other places of the same name. See also Moor, West, and related place-name elements.