Harleyford (Manor)
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ibstone
Historical Forms
- Herleford 1269 FF 1464 Pat
- Harleford 1479 IpmR
Etymology
The first element is probably the ancient pers. name Heorla , occurring in Harling (Nf, Sf), Harlton (C) and Harlington (Beds). The very unusual development of an , through e to 'ey ,' is probably due to the fact that Hurley (OE hyrn leah ) Berks stands over against Harleyford on the south of the Thames.The influence of this name probably kept Herle trisyllabic.