Arkley
Major Settlement in the Parish of Arkley
Historical Forms
- Arkeleyslond 1332 Add
- Arcleylond, Arcleylane 1436,1457 Cassio
- Arkelelane 1485 ib
- Arkeley 1547 StarChamber
Etymology
In the 1332 document we have mention of a field-name Erkefordemad in Ridge, which was probably in the same neighbour- hood. The forms of this name are too late for any satisfactory interpretation to be offered.