Broad Lees
Field in the Parish of Woolland
Historical Forms
- 1839 TA
- Bradelee 1317 MiltC
- Bradeleygh ' 1385 MiltRoll
- Bradley ( close ) 1540 Prideaux 1550 Prideaux
- Bradley 1804 Salkeld
Etymology
Broad Lees(probablyBradelee 1317, Bradeleygh' 1385(e15), Bradley(close) 1540, 1550, Bradley 1804,'broad wood or clearing', from brād and lēah, with late confusion withlǣs'pasture')