Gorlofen
Early-attested site in the Parish of Brixton
Historical Forms
- Gorlowesfenne 1281 Ass
- Gorlowefenne 1284 FA
- Gorlefenne 1330 SR
- Gorleven 1433–72 ECP2,4
Etymology
The name seems to be a triple compound of gor, hlaw and fenn , meaning 'the marshy land by the muddy hill or mound.'
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Butlass
- Chittleburn
- Cofflete
- Goodamoor
- Halwell
- Hareston
- East and West Sherford
- Spriddlestone
- Vealeholme
- Winston
- Wiverton
- Wollaton