Cowley
Major Settlement in the Parish of Cowley
Historical Forms
- Cofenlea 959 BCS1050 13th
- Cofanlea 998 Thorpe 13th
- Coflei 1214 Cur
- Covelie 1086 DB
- Coueleg' 1204 FF 1440 FF
- Cowelee 1294 Ch
- Cowle 1428 FA
- Cowley 1535 VE
Etymology
'Cofa 's clearing or wood,' v. leah . Identical in origin with Cowley (PN Bk 64, PN D 455). Cf. also Coventry (PN Wa 160).