The Strood
Early-attested site in the Parish of West Mersea
Historical Forms
- Strodewey 1455 ADii
- Marsey Strood 1543 MinAcct
- ye Stroode 1594 N
- the Stroud 1599 WigboroughPR
Etymology
The Strood is Strodewey 1455 AD ii, Marsey Strood 1543MinAcct , le Strode 1548, the Strood 1581 EAS xiii, y e Stroode 1594 N, the Stroud 1599 WigboroughPR. 'Marshy land,' v. strod . Cf. Strode in Maldon (1364 Cl) and Stroud Green supra 197.