Woolley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bradford on Avon
Historical Forms
- Wlfleg' 1242 Fees
- Wulvele 1255 RH
- Wolvelegh t.Hy2 Shaston 1279 Ass
- Wlfleye 1288 ib
- Woolflege 1324 WMi
- Wolleye 1332 SR
Etymology
Woolley is Wlfleg '1242 Fees, Wulvele 1255 RH (p), Wolvelegh t. Hy 2Shaston , 1279Ass , Wlfleye 1288 ib. (p), Woolflege 1324 WM i, Wolleye 1332SR (p). 'Wolves' clearing or wood,' v. leah .