Kalkeleys
Early-attested site in the Parish of Leighfield
Historical Forms
- Calkeleghes 1369 For
- Calkelyes 1371 Ipm
- Kalkeleis 1371 IpmR
- Kalkeleyes 1373 Ipm
- Calkeleyes 1375 Fine
- Kalkeleys 1379,1385 ib
Etymology
KALKELEYS (lost), Calkeleghes 1369 For, Calkelyes 1371 Ipm, Kalkeleis 1371 IpmR, Kalkeleyes 1373 Ipm, Calkeleyes 1375 Fine, Kalkeleys 1379, 1385 ib; the first el. is OE calc which has the range of meanings 'chalk, limestone, coarse sand mixed with pebbles, heavy clay'. The last signification seems most appropriate in this area, hence 'the woodland clearings with heavy clay ground', v. calc , lēah . It is possible that Cockleys (v. f.ns. (b) infra ) is a later development of this name.