Serlby
Early-attested site in the Parish of Harworth
Historical Forms
- Serlebi 1086 DB
- boscum de Serlebi 1198 P
- Serleby 1192 France 1327 Ipm
- Serlby 13th Blyth
- Serelby 1384 Cl
- Sorlby 1675 Ogilby
Etymology
Serlby is Serlebi 1086 DB, boscum de Serlebi 1198 P, Serleby 1192 Franceet passim to 1327 Ipm, Serlby 13thBlyth , Serelby 1384 Cl, Sorlby 1675 Ogilby. The first element is the OWSc personal name Sørli , Anglo-Scand Serle . Hence 'Serle 's village,' v. by .Cf. NP 116–7 s.n. Serlo .