Bentley Priory
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stanmore
Historical Forms
- Benetleg(h) 1243 Cl 1306 Pat
- Bentleye 1282 MxRec
- Binttle(y) 1291 Tax 1318 Ch
- Bentley t.Hy8 MinAcct
Etymology
Bentley Priory is Benetleg (h )1243 Cl, 1306 Pat, Bentleye 1282MxRec , Binttle (y )1291 Tax, 1318 Ch, Bentley t. Hy 8MinAcct .'Clearing overgrown with bent grass,' v. beonet , leah .