In the ancient records , it appears as Chelchith , which Norden , a writer of considerable note , derives from the Saxon words ceale or cele , meaning `` coldness '' , and hyd , meaning `` hythe '' , ( landing-place , port or haven ) .King Henry VIII acquired the manor of Chelsea from Lord Sandys in 1536 ; Chelsea Manor Street is still extant .
Chelsea , London was formerly known as Chelchith , which means landing place .