Darley Green and Dorridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Knowle
Historical Forms
- Derley 1278 KnowleRec
- Dorley heath 1608 LRMB
- Derrech 1400 WAM
- Dorrech 1401 MinAcct
- Dorygebroke 1411 Coventry
- Dorege 1542 MinAcct
- Dorridg coppice 1608 LRMB
Etymology
Darley Green and Dorridge are Derley 1278 KnowleRec (p), Dorley heath 1608LRMB , Derrech 1400WAM , Dorrech 1401MinAcct , Dorygebroke 1411Coventry , Doriche brooke t. Hy 6 CY, Dorege 1542MinAcct , Dorridg coppice 1608LRMB . 'Wood (or clearing) and ridge frequented by (wild) animals,' deor , leah , hrycg . The two places are only about a mile apart.