Goatley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Northiam
Historical Forms
- Gatele c.1210 Pens
- Gotele c.1260 Pens 1320 Misc
- Gotteleye 1279 Ass
- Gootle 1428 FA
- Gotley 1607 SRS14,156
Etymology
Goatley is Gatele c. 1210 Pens (p), Gotele c. 1260 Pens (p)et freq to 1320 Misc, Gotteleye 1279Ass (p), Gootle 1428 FA, Gotley 1607 SRS 14, 156. 'Goats' leah,' v. gat . The modern form is due to the influence of the independent word 'goat.'