Wensley
Major Settlement in the Parish of Wensley
Historical Forms
- Wendreslaga, Wentreslaga 1086 DB
- Wandesle(i), Wandesley, Wandeslegh 1199 Cur 1201 Abbr
- Wendesle(y), Wendeslay 1201 Cur 1205 Abbr 1396 Pap
- Wenselawe 1363 FF
- Wenslaugh 1536 YChant
Etymology
'Wændel's forest-clearing' v. leah . The first element is from an OE pers. name Wændel , for the use of which in p.n.'s v. Wensdon (PN BedsHu 114). On the DB forms v. IPN 107.