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Survey of English Place-Names

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Truleigh Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Edburton

Historical Forms

  • Trailgi 1086 DB
  • Truleg' 13th Lewes150
  • Thrule 1316 FA 1338 Ipm 1482 IpmR
  • Treweli 1261 Ass
  • Treule 1281 FF
  • Threule 1339 Ipm 1340
  • Threwle 1412 FA
  • Truly(e) 1610 Norden 1823 G

Etymology

This would seem to be a compound of OE  treow and leah, meaning perhaps 'clearing marked by a tree or trees still left standing.'

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement