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Survey of English Place-Names

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Pedley Barton

Early-attested site in the Parish of East Worlington

Historical Forms

  • Piedelega 1086 DB
  • Pedeleiga 1093 France
  • Piddelegh' 1242 Fees758,787
  • Pyddelegh' 1330 SR 1394 Ass
  • Peddelegh 1285 FA 1377 Cl
  • Pedlegh 1391 IpmR

Etymology

'Pidda 's clearing,' v. leah . For such a pers. name, cf. Pidborough (PN Sx 13).