Cherry Lap
Early-attested site in the Parish of Brigstock
Historical Forms
- Shenelelappe c.1300,1337 For
- Schelleylappe c.1300 For
- Schelleye, Schilappe t.Ed1 PeterbB
- Shilleghlapp 1374 For
- Sherylappe 1540 LP
Etymology
Cherry Lap is Shenelelappe c. 1300, 1337For , Schelleylappe c. 1300For , Schelleye , Schilappe t. Ed 1PeterbB , Shilleghlapp 1374For , Sherylappe 1540 LP, Cherry Lap 1651 NthNQ ii. Shenele is perhaps 'bright clearing or wood,' v. leah , and cf. Shenley (PN Bk 23) and (Herts), lap must be OE læppe used either of the edge of something larger, or, in the more technical sense 'detached portion, district,' v. BTs. v .
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Farming Woods
- Harley Way
- Laundimer Woods
- Luscote's Wood and Lodge
- Mounterley Wood
- Stephen Oak Riding
- Stubby Stiles