Wantley Fm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sullington
Historical Forms
- Wantelya 1296 SR
- Wantelye 1332 SR
- Wantele 1327 SR
- Wantelee 1340 NI
Etymology
Wantley Fm is Wantelya 1296 SR (p), Wantelye 1332 SR (p), Wantele 1327 SR (p), Wantelee 1340 NI (p). Since all the above forms are from pers. names it is probable that the name is of manorial origin deriving from a man who came from Wantley in Henfield infra 219.