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Survey of English Place-Names

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Alveleg '

Field in the Parish of Crich

Historical Forms

  • Alveleg ' 1205 Cur
  • Alueleya Hy2 Darley
  • Alueleye ( e ) 1350 Crich 1354 Crich 1357 Crich
  • Alueleie 1350 Crich 1354 Crich 1357 Crich

Etymology

Alveleg' 1205 Cur(p), Alueleya Hy 2(p), Alueleye(e), Alueleie 1350, 1354,1357 Crich(perhaps'elves' clearing', v. elf(in the Merc form ælf), lēah)