Barleyfields
Early-attested site in the Parish of Newton Purcell with Shelswell
Historical Forms
- Burlyfelde 1316 FA
- Burleyfelde 1539 Eynsh
Etymology
Barleyfields is Burlyfelde 1316 FA, Burleyfelde 1539 Eynsh. The first two elements appear to have been burh and lē(a)h, the 'fortified place' perhaps being connected with the nearby moat. The final element is feld .