Aylescott
Early-attested site in the Parish of West Down
Historical Forms
- Ailesvescota 1086 DB(Exon)
- Eilvescote
- Aileuecote 1167 P
- Aylyvecoth' 1242 Fees771
- Aylevescote 1270 Ass
- Aylescoth' 1242 Fees795
- Aylyscote 1489 Ipm
- Al(l)escote 1303,1346,1428 FA
Etymology
Possibly 'the cottage(s) of a man Eilaf ,' bearing an Anglo- Scandinavian name. v. Zachrisson, Some PN Etymologies 8.