Handley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stretton
Historical Forms
- Henlege 1086 DB
- Haneleye 1253 FF
- Haneleya 1291 Beau
- Hanley, Hanl' Hy2 Portland 1224 Taylor 1330 Ass
- Hanneley 1409 Cope
- Handley 1654 ParRegMorton
Etymology
Handley, Henlege 1086 DB, Haneleye 1253 FF, Haneleya 1291Beau , Hanley , Hanl 'Hy 2Portland (p), 1224Taylor (p), 1330Ass et passim , Hanneley 1409Cope , Handley 1654 ParReg Morton. 'At the high clearing', hēah 1 , lēah , cf. Handley supra 302.