The Leys
Early-attested site in the Parish of Burwell
Historical Forms
- le Layes 1439 Ct
- le leese feld 1473 ib
- la lee 1388 FF
Etymology
The Leys (6″) is le Layes 1439Ct , le leese feld 1473 ib. and may have been the home of William de la lee in 1388 (FF). If so, there has been confusion between lēah 'clearing' and lǣs 'pasture.'