Whistley Fm and Whistley Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Syresham
Historical Forms
- Wisselai c.1200 Magd
- Whistle Wood 1839 EnclA
Etymology
Whistley Fm (6″) and Whistley Wood is Wisselai c. 1200Magd , Wysseleg 1287 For, Wyssele 1367 For, Whistle Wood 1839EnclA . 'Clearing in soft ground,' wisce , leah , and cf. Whistley (Berks), Uuisclea BCS 1226, Wistley (Gl), Wisleage BCS 187, Wisley (Sr), Wiselei 1086 DB, Wys (c )hele (g )1246 Ipm, 1272 FF, and Westley PN D 502.