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.

Turfleigh

Early-attested site in the Parish of Willingdon

Historical Forms

  • Turflega 13th SAC35,120
  • Turfleigh 1392 GT
  • Turleigh 1419 GT

Etymology

Turfleigh is a lost manor, mentioned as Turflega 13th SAC 35, 120(p), Turfleigh 1392GT , Turleigh 1419GT . 'Clearing from which turf is taken,' v. leah , and OE  turf .

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement