Weaveley Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Tackley
Historical Forms
- (to) wiðigleas (gemæro) 1005 Eynsh late12th
- Wideli 1109 Eynsh
- Widel' 1159–62 Eynsh c.1160 RegAntiquiss
- Wytteleya 1239 Eynsh
Etymology
Weaveley Fm takes name from (to ) wiðigleas (gemæro )1005 (late 12th) Eynsh, Wideli 1109 Eynsh, Widel '1159–62 Eynsh, c. 1160 RegAntiquiss, Wytteleya 1239 Eynsh. Cf. Weefleye fielde 1605 MapsOx. 'Willow wood,' OE wīðig-lē(a)h.