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Survey of English Place-Names

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Stile Place Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Pulborough

Historical Forms

  • Stylelond 1422 Add
  • atte Stighele 1296 SR

Etymology

Stile Place Fm (6″) must be the Stylelond of 1422 (Add ) and have been the home of Richard atte Stighele (1296 SR), v. stigel .'The stile' is the path up the rising ground here.