Wetley's Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Syresham
Historical Forms
- Weteley 1287 For
- Whetelegh 1292 Pat
- Whatele c.1300 For
- Whitelegh 1337 Orig
- Wetleys Wood 1839 EnclA
Etymology
Wetley's Wood is Weteley 1287For , Whetelegh 1292 Pat, Whatele c. 1300For , Whatelye 1346 For, Whitelegh 1337 Orig, Wetleys Wood 1839EnclA . Probably 'wheat clearing,' v. leah , the s being pseudo-manorial.