Hipperley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wykeham
Historical Forms
- Hepperle', Hiperle 1335 ForP
Etymology
The first element of this name is undoubtedly identical with the p.n. Hipperholme (YWR), Hy -, Hiperum DB, 1266 YI, 1286 WCR. There is a dialect word hipper 'osiers used in basket making' adduced from La, but its origin is obscure.v. leah .