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Survey of English Place-Names

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Swinley Green

Early-attested site in the Parish of Forthampton

Historical Forms

  • Suinleg' 1100–35 Tewk72d
  • Swynleg', Swynle, Swynley(e) 12 Pat 1496 1287 Banco 1328 LP 1542
  • Swineleg' 1220 Fees
  • Suinleye 1221 Eyre
  • Swyneleye 1287 QW
  • Swymley 1609 AOMB

Etymology

Swinley Green, Suinleg '1100–35Tewk 72d, Swynleg ', Swynle , Swynley (e )12 (1496) Pat, 1287 QW, Ass , 1328 Bancoet freq to 1542 LP, Swineleg '1220 Fees, Suinleye 1221 Eyre, Swyneleye 1287 QW, Swymley 1609AOMB . 'Swine clearing', v. swīn , lēah .