Handley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Towcester
Historical Forms
- Hanle, Hanlegh, Hanley 1220 ClR 1290 Cl
- Henle 1234 Ch 1286 Cl
- Haunle(g') 1234 Ch 1301 Cl
- Hanele(g) 1237 Cl 1281 Cl
- Heinl' 1243 Cl
- Haynle 1253 Cl
- Henneleye juxta Selveston 1245 Cl
- Henele 1281 Cl
Etymology
'At the high clearing,' v. heah , leah .