Wolvey
Major Settlement in the Parish of Wolvey
Historical Forms
- Ulveia 1086 DB
- Wolveya 1151 Ch 1251
- Wlfega a.1186 Dane
- Wulfeie 1195 P
- Wlueia 1201 FF 1202 P 1206 FF
- Wlvee 1206 Cur
- Wlveye 1235 Fees
- Wulweye 1241 P
- Wulvey 1242 Fees
- Wulfheia 1195 P 1213 FF 1221 Ass
- Wulfheye 1230 P
- Wulfeia t.Hy2 BM
- Wlfhea 1226 ADii
- Wolfheye 1327 SR 1346 Pat
- Woullvey 1445 MinAcct
- Woolvey 1656 BM
Etymology
As the place is surrounded on three sides by streams, the second element is probably eg, not (ge)hæg. Hence 'wolf island or marshy land.'
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