Ashelford
Early-attested site in the Parish of East Down
Historical Forms
- Asscheleswurth, Asseneswurth 1244 Ass
- Aslesworthy, Assele(s)worth 1284 Ass
- Aishelford 1672 Recov
Etymology
Ashelford is
Asscheleswurth , Asseneswurth 1244Ass (p), Aslesworthy , Assele (s )worth 1284Ass , Aishelford 1672Recov . 'Æscel 's farm,' v. worþ . Cf. Ashling PN Sx 60.