Ratley
Major Settlement in the Parish of Ratley and Upton
Historical Forms
- Rotelei 1086 DB
- Rotele 1155 P 1316 Cl
- Rotlegh, Rotley 1302 FF 1315 Ipm
- Rotteleia t.Hy2 BM
- Rottele 13th,c.1250 AD 1236 FF 1535 VE
- Rotleye 1387 FF
- Ratley 1538 LP
- Ratley al. Roteley 1718 Recov
- Ratle al. Ratclyffe 1549 Pat 1609 FF
Etymology
Perhaps 'cheerful clearing,' from OE rōt , 'cheerful,' and leah.Cf. Johnston, PN EW 412.