Onley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Barby
Historical Forms
- Onle(e) 1273 Ipm 1337 Ass 1345 Cl
- Onleye 1344 Ass
- Oneley 1484 ADiii
- Onley al. Wanley 1577 Recov
- Wanley al. Onley 1613 Recov 1702 Poll
- Onely 1823 B
- Oulney 1644 SP
Etymology
This may be identical with Olney infra 44 or it may be 'Ona 's clearing or wood,' v. leah . For initial w , cf. the pronunciation of the common word one . This place was formerly a hamlet, but is now represented by two farms Onley Fields and Onley Grounds, v. infra 16, 17.