Stanton Lees
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stanton
Historical Forms
- Ley(e)s Hy3 WollCh c.1250 BelCh 1264 Misc 1302 Ipm
- Stantoneley(e)s, Stantonley(e)s Hy3 WollCh Hy3 DbAxv 1277 WollCh 1543 Woll
- Stantonleghes 1375,1452 WollCh
- Stantonlees 1430 BelCh 1453 Cl 1481 BelCh
- Stantoneleesse 1487 WollCh
Etymology
Probably 'clearings belonging to Stanton'. v. lēah (in pl.). Cf. Calton Lees supra 91.