Stanley
Major Settlement in the Parish of Stanley
Historical Forms
- Stanlei, Stanleg', Stanleya, Stanley(e), Stanle, Stanlegh 1086 DB 1202 FF c.1203,c.1220 Dale 1224 WollCh 1229 Cl
- Stanelei 1269 Ass 1281 FF 1330 Ass
- Standley 1562 Pat 1718 FMS
Etymology
'Stony clearing', v. stān , lēah .