Shenley
Major Settlement in the Parish of Shenley
Historical Forms
- Scenlai, Scenlei, Senlai 1086 DB
- Scenleam 12th Gesta
- Senesle earlyHy3 BM
- Chenle 13th Misc
- Sanle 1235 ADiii
- Shendley 1307 SR
- Shynley 1501 ECP
Etymology
'Fair or bright clearing or wood,' v. sciene , leah . Cf. Shenfield (PN Ess 169).