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Survey of English Place-Names

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Ashley Ho & Ashley Down

Early-attested site in the Parish of Bristol

Historical Forms

  • Aysseleye 1285,1299 MinAcct
  • Asselegh' 1413 ib
  • Ashley Ho 1777 M

Etymology

Ashley Ho & Ashley Down, Aysseleye 1285, 1299MinAcct , Asselegh '1413 ib, Ashley Ho 1777 M. 'Ash-tree glade or clearing', v. æsc , lēah .