Chawleigh
Major Settlement in the Parish of Chawleigh
Historical Forms
- Calveleia 1086 DB
- Cheluelega 1227 BM
- Chauveleg 1228 FF
- Chauuvelegh 1254 Pat
- Chaveleg' 1275 RH
- Chalvelegh(e) 1285 FA 1291 Tax 1292 Ipm
- Chalfelee 1286 Ass
Etymology
'Calves' clearing,' v. leah . Cf. Chawley (Berks)Chaluele (ye )1241, 1284Ass .