Whelpley Hill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ashley Green
Historical Forms
- Welpelie c.1200 BM
- Whelplege 1206 Fines
- Hvelpeleghe 1227 Ass
Etymology
Probably hwelpa -lēah , 'whelps' clearing,' i.e. where the young animals play, though there is the possibility that we have a pers. name *Hwelpa . v. Kirkwhelpington, PN NbDu.