Henley's Down
Early-attested site in the Parish of Catsfield
Historical Forms
- Henlydowne 1460 AsM
- Hendly Doune 1584 AsM
- Henlies Doune 1594 AsM
- Hanlegh 1288 Ass
- Henlegh 1296 SR
Etymology
Henley's Down is Henlydowne (1460AsM ), Hendly Doune (1584AsM ), Henlies Doune (1594AsM ) and was the home of Alan de Hanlegh (1288Ass ) and Ancelin de Henlegh (1296 SR).'High clearing,' v. heah , leah , dun .