Greatlee Wood, Littleleewood and Leewood Cottages
Early-attested site in the Parish of Effingham
Historical Forms
- la Lega 1100–29 Chertsey
- Legh 1241 Ass 1285 Ch
- la Leye 1277 FF
Etymology
Greatlee Wood, Littleleewood and Leewood Cottages (all 6″) preserve the name of the old manor of la Lega 1100–29 Chertsey, Legh 1241Ass (p), 1285 Ch, la Leye 1277 FF. v. leah .The site of the manor is marked by a moat and mound within the wood.