Metchley Park
Early-attested site in the Parish of Edgbaston
Historical Forms
- Mychlehaye 1530 Rental
- Michelhay in Edgbaston 1540,1545 LP
- past. voc. Michelhay c.1550 AOMB
- Michel(e)y 1701 Deeley 1718 Sparry
- Michal Park 1740 J
- Michael Park 1750 K
Etymology
Metchley Park is Mychlehaye 1530Rental , Michelhay in Edgbaston 1540, 1545 LP, past. voc. Michelhay c. 1550AOMB , Michael Hay 1573 Will, Michel (e )y 1701 Deeley, 1718 Sparry, Michal Park 1740 J, Michael Park 1750 K. 'Big enclosure,' v. micel , (ge)hæg. Cf. Mitchley in Tottenham (Mx), Michelheye 1306 Records of St Bartholomew's.