Farleys
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hucknall Torkard
Historical Forms
- Fernleg' t.Hy3 For 16th
- Farleghe cros, Farleghbroc, Fareleybroc c.1300 NewsteadB
- Farnelegh c.1450 ForBk
- Ferley crosse, Fareleye broke t.Hy6 Newstead
- Farneleghe t.Hy8 For
Etymology
Farleys is Fernleg 't. Hy 3 (16th) For , Farleghe cros , Farleghbroc , Fareleybroc c. 1300NewsteadB , Farnelegh c. 1450ForBk , Ferley crosse , Fareleye broke t. Hy 6Newstead , Farneleghe t. Hy 8For .Probably 'bracken clearing,' v. fearn , leah . The s is pseudo- manorial.