Survey of English Place-Names

Historical Forms

• Chelmesho(o), Chelmesho(o)woode 1272(p),1338 StJohn 1351 Ass

• Chelmesho(o)woode alias Chelmeshy wood 1577 Rental

• Gelmeshoue 13th StJohn

• Chelmeshouse 1538 Rental

• Chel(l)m(e)sey wood 1547 HarlR 1574 Bodl

• Chelmsoe Wood c.1840 TA

Etymology

Chelmshoe Ho is Chelmesho (o ), Chelmesho (o )woode 1272(p), 1338StJohn , 1351Ass , Chelmesho (o )woode alias Chelmeshy wood 1577Rental , Gelmeshoue 13thStJohn (p), Chelmeshouse 1538Rental , Chel (l )m (e )sey wood 1547HarlR , 1574Bodl , Chelmsoe Wood c. 1840 TA. 'Cēolhelm 's ridge,' v. hoh . Cf. Ceolmes gemære 969 BCS 1241.