Moorhaigh
Early-attested site in the Parish of Mansfield
Historical Forms
- Morhagh 1218 ClR 1335 For
- La Morhag' 1218 DukRec
- Morehaghe 1317 For
- Morhawe 1433 IpmR
- Morehough 1626 ParReg
- Moor Haigh 1775 C
Etymology
Moorhaigh is Morhagh 1218 ClR, 1335For (p), La Morhag '1218 DukRec, Morehaghe 1317For , Morhawe 1433 IpmR, Morehough 1626 ParReg, Moor Haigh 1775 C. 'Enclosure on swampy ground,' v. mor , haga . Moorhaigh Wood Fm. Cf. Morehaw Wode t. Ed 3Map .