Whelpley (Level)
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hailsham
Historical Forms
- Welpele 14th Bay
- Whelpele 1396 SAC53,46
- Whelpelie 1642 SRS14,192
Etymology
Whelpley (Level) is Welpele 14thBay , Whelpele 1396 SAC 53, 46, Whelpelie 1642 SRS 14, 192 and must be from OE hwelpa-leah , 'whelps' clearing,' i.e. where they play, cf. hwelpes dell BCS 596 and Whelpley Hill (PN Bk 213).
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Amberstone
- Bowley
- Bushy Field
- Downash
- Ersham Lodge
- Magham Down
- Marland Bridge
- Mullbrooks
- Otham Court
- Polegate
- Salt Marsh
- Tile Hurst
- White Dyke
- Groveland
- Harebeating