Willesey
Early-attested site in the Parish of Castle Camps
Historical Forms
- Wilnesle 1275 RH
- Wylsey Hall 1553 Colexii
- Wilsie way 1637 Terr
- Willesey Wood 1821 Baker c.1840 TA
- Wilseys c.1825 O.S.
- Wyueleshey 14th Queens'
Etymology
Willesey is Wilnesle 1275 RH, Wylsey Hall 1553Cole xii, Wilsie way 1637Terr , Willesey Wood 1821 Baker, c. 1840TA , Wilseys c. 1825 O.S. The first form is probably an error for Wiuelsle . Just over the border, in Bartlow End, is Wilsey, the home of Humphrey de Wyueleshey (14thQueens ') who probably came from here. Cf. PN Ess 507–8. Hence 'Wifel 's (ge)hæg.'