Alsa Wood, Alsa Lodge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stansted Mountfitchet
Historical Forms
- Alsieshey (park) 1268 Ipm
- Memo LTR, boscus de Hasishey 1274 RH
- Alsesheye 1284 FF
- Asishey 1387 Walden
- Alseywode 1547 HarlR
- Assey Street 1777 C 1805 O
Etymology
Alsa Wood, Alsa Lodge is Alsieshey (park )1268 Ipm, 1325 Memo LTR , boscus de Hasishey 1274 RH, Alsesheye 1284 FF (p), Asishey 1387Walden , Alseywode 1547HarlR , Assey Street 1777 C, 1805 O. 'Ælfsige 's woodland enclosure,' v. (ge)hæg.