Bowley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hailsham
Historical Forms
- Bogelie 1086 DB
- Bugel(e) 13th SAC58,179 1274–85 Ipm
- Bugeleghe 1315 Ipm
- Buggeleye, Buggeleg 1274–85 Ipm 1287 CplM
- Boggele(gh) 1300 SAC43,195 1315 Ipm 1332 SR
- Bogelegh 1315 Ipm
- Boghele 1396 SAC53,46 1411 Pat
- Boughlagh 1469 Pat
- Bowley 1620 SRS29,158
Etymology
'Buga 's clearing,' v . leah. Cf. Bowley (K), DBBogelei .
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Amberstone
- Bushy Field
- Downash
- Ersham Lodge
- Magham Down
- Marland Bridge
- Mullbrooks
- Otham Court
- Polegate
- Salt Marsh
- Tile Hurst
- Whelpley (Level)
- White Dyke
- Groveland
- Harebeating