English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Withy Leg

Early-attested site in the Parish of West Grinstead

Historical Forms

  • la Wythelyng 1288 Ass

Etymology

Withy Leg (6″) may be associated with the family of Daniel de la Wythelyng (1288Ass ), but either the modern or the early form must be corrupt.