Varleys
Early-attested site in the Parish of Petrockstow
Historical Forms
- Ferleia 1086 DB
- Fernlegh, Farnlegh 1238 Ass
- Fernele 1273 FF
- Verlegh 1330 SR
- Ferlegh juxta Paderstowe 1356 Ass
Etymology
'Bracken clearing,' v. fearn , leah . The s is pseudo- manorial. Cf. Varley Copse close at hand.