Belsay Fields
Early-attested site in the Parish of Torpenhow
Historical Forms
- Belesyse 1399 ADvi
- Belises, Belysis 1405–6 DentonA
- Bellasis(e) 1575 NB
- Belusa field, Bellosa field Nook 1742 Brayton
- Belliesa Field 1777 Hudleston
Etymology
Cf. Bellasy Tarn 1796 ib. This is clearly an example of the common OFr belasis , 'beautiful seat,' familiar in such names as Belsize (PN Mx 112), Bellasize (PN ERY 245).