Brierley Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Newbold and Dunston
Historical Forms
- wood called Breresleye 1353 Ipm
- Brerlay 1384 Relxx
- Breuerlay 1442 HardCh
- Brearlay hagg 1561 Portland
Etymology
Brierley Wood, wood called Breresleye 1353 Ipm, Brerlay 1384 Rel xx, Breuerlay 1442HardCh , Brearlay hagg 1561Portland .'Briar wood', v. brēr , lēah and hǫgg .