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Survey of English Place-Names

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Henley Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Great Shefford

Historical Forms

  • Henle 1241 Ass 1316 FA 1327 SR
  • Henlagh' 1353 Queen
  • Henley 1508 ib

Etymology

Henley Fm, 1761 Rocque, Henle 1241Ass (p), 1316 FA, 1327SR (p), Henlagh '1353Queen , Henley 1508ib , 'at the high wood or clearing', v. (a)h, (a)h, a common name. The farm is on the edge of a hill-spur.