Bletchley
Major Settlement in the Parish of Bletchley
Historical Forms
- Blechelai 1152–8 NLC
- Blacchelai 1155 ib
- Blecelaie 1160–5 ib
- Blechelee 1212 Fines 1310 NLC
- Bletchele 1227 Ass 1380 Pat
- Blechesleye 1328 Cl
- Overbleccheleye 1325 Cl
- Westbleccheslee 1328 Cl
Etymology
'Blæcca's clearing' v. leah . The name Blæcca was borne by a 7th cent. prefectus of Lincoln. It forms the first element in Bletchingley (Sr) and Blatchington (Sx). The strong form *Blæc , not found independently, occurs in Bletchingdon (O) and, perhaps, in Bletsoe (Beds).
Places in the same Parish
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