Clay Cross
Early-attested site in the Parish of Clay Lane
Historical Forms
- Clay- Cross 1734 Poll
- Cley Lane 1573 FF
Etymology
Clay Cross, the name of the village, has been first noted as Clay - Cross 1734 Poll, whilst Clay Lane, the former name of the civil parish is Cley Lane 1573FF . The origin of the names is uncertain but the Clay family is well established in the area, cf. John Clay 1518Ct , 1543SR (both Wingerworth), John Clay 1599 ParReg North Wingfield, John Clay 1603 SR (Morton). For the cross v. DbAns i.