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The Ryleys, The Ryleys Fm, Ryleys Lane

Early-attested site in the Parish of Wilmslow

Historical Forms

  • Ruylegh 1304 Chamb 1309 Plea
  • Ruyleg' c.1320 Fitt
  • Ryley 1399 ChRR
  • Great Ryley & Little Ryley 1645 Cre

Etymology

The Ryleys, The Ryleys Fm, Ryleys Lane, Ruylegh 1304 Chamb (p), 1309 Plea, Ruyleg 'c.1320Fitt (p), Ryley 1399 ChRR (p), Great Ryley & Little Ryley 1645 Cre, 'rye clearing', v. ryge , lēah .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site