Colley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Reigate
Historical Forms
- Colelie c.1180 AddCh
- Collega 1195 P
- Colle 1218 FF 1255 Ass 1332 SR
- Collee 1327 FF
- Colleye 1350 Pat
Etymology
Colley is Colelie c. 1180AddCh (p), Collega 1195 P, Colle 1218 FF, 1255Ass (p), 1332 SR (p), Collee 1327 FF (p), Colleye 1350 Pat. This is probably for col-leah , 'charcoal clearing or wood.'