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Norley, Norley Bank, Norley Grove, Norley Hall & Norley Lane

Major Settlement in the Parish of Frodsham

Historical Forms

  • Norl(oʒ') 1239 AddCh
  • Norley 1239 Sheaf 17 Chamb 1316
  • Norley Bank 1787 Sheaf
  • Norley Hall 1780 EnclA
  • Norley Lane 1831 Bry
  • Northleg' 1239 Sheaf 1580
  • Nortleg' 1259 Court
  • Nortlegh, Northeleye 1270–1310 Chol
  • Northley(e), Northle(gh) 1278 1287,1289 Court 1358 BPR

Etymology

'Northern glade', v. norð , lēah , banke , hall , lane . Norley is north of Eddisbury and Oakmere 213, 217supra , in the forest of Delamere.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name