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Survey of English Place-Names

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Felley

Early-attested site in the Parish of Spelsbury

Historical Forms

  • Pheleleie 1142–8 Eynsh
  • Feleleye 1271–2 For

Etymology

Felley (lost) is so named 1142–8(bis), 1142–50 Eynsh, Pheleleie 1142–8 Eynsh, Feleleye 1271–2For . Cf. Felleyehegge 1298 Eynsh, Felleyeshegg '1300 Wych, which is near Grim's Ditch in Spelsbury.The meaning may be 'wood where fellies are cut,' from OE  felg and (a)h. Cf. PN Sr 115.