Horley
Major Settlement in the Parish of Horley
Historical Forms
- Hornelie 1086 DB 1344 Cl
- Hornlege 1222 FF 1428 FA
- Hornilegh' 1239 RegAntiquiss 14th
- Hemele, Horuele, Houele 1285 Ass
Etymology
Probably as suggested by Ekwall (DEPN) 'clearing in a tongue of land,' with first element *horna (v. DEPN under horn ) and second lē(a)h. Horley is between two streams.
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Places in the same Parish
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