English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Studly Wood

Early-attested site in the Parish of Woodham Ferrers

Historical Forms

  • Estolleiā, Estoleiam 1086 DB
  • Scolegh(e) 1230 Fees t.Hy3 RBE
  • Stotleg' 1203 Cur
  • Stodleye 1251 Ch 1274 Cl
  • Studleigh 1561 FF
  • Studley Grene 1606 EAviii

Etymology

Studly Wood is Estolleiā , Estoleiam 1086 DB, Scolegh (e )1230 Fees, t. Hy 3 RBE, Stotleg '1203 Cur, Stodleye 1251 Ch, 1274 Cl, Studleigh 1561FF , Studley Grene 1606 EA viii. 'Studclearing,' v. stod , leah .