Wansley Hall
Early-attested site in the Parish of Selston
Historical Forms
- Wanddeslei 1086 DB
- Wandesleia 1166 RBE
- Wandeslega 1166 P c.1350 Beauvale
- Wandislea 1178 P
- Wandleslea 1177 P
- Wandleslegh 1223 Pat
- Wannesl' 1275 RH
- Wannesley c.1350 Beauvale
- Wansley 1641 BM
- Wadenesleye 1310 YearBk
Etymology
The 1177 and 1223 forms point to an original Wændeles leah , 'Wændel 's clearing or wood.' Cf. Wensdon Hill (PN BedsHu 114), Wellingborough (PN Nth 114), Wandsworth (PN Sr 36) and Wallington (PN Herts 168).