Studhayes
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kilmington
Historical Forms
- Stedeheis, Stedehegh 13th Newnham
- Stedeheis 1246 Oliver
- Studehays, Studhays 1425 Oliver
- Stedeheygh 1511 Oliver
Etymology
The forms are difficult to reconcile. The first element may be OE stēda , 'steed, stallion,' hence 'stallion enclosures,' v. (ge)hæg.Later the name seems to have been altered deliberately to studhays , under the influence of OE stōd , 'stud,' of allied significance.