Abbotshay
Early-attested site in the Parish of Codicote
Historical Forms
- Abboteshey 1236 Stowe
- Abboteseye 1294 SR
Etymology
Abbotshay is Abboteshey 1236Stowe and was the home of Matilda de Abboteseye (1294SR ). This is 'enclosure of the abbot,' v. (ge)hæg. The abbots of St Albans held the manor of Codicote.