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Survey of English Place-Names

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Sillerea Wood

Early-attested site in the Parish of Middlesceugh and Braithwaite

Historical Forms

  • landam de Seliwra 1285 For 1369 Orig
  • Silywra 1362 Ipm
  • Celiwra 1386 Pat
  • Celewra 1442 Fine
  • Celywreye 1509 LP
  • Syllywraye 1541 MinAcct

Etymology

'Willow-corner,' v. selja , (v). It is in the southern corner of the parish.

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement