Durley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Burbage
Historical Forms
- Durnley 1229 StOsmund
- Durnleg', Durnelyghe 1264 Devizes
- Durle 1235 Fees
- Derley, Dirlay 1278,1279 Cl
- Dorlegh, Dyerlegh t.Ed2 For
- Durelee 1360 BPR
Etymology
Durley is Durnley 1229 StOsmund, Durnleg ', Durnelyghe 1264Devizes , Durle 1235 Fees, Durleye 1279, Durleye juxta Burbache 1306Ass , Derley , Dirlay 1278, 1279 Cl, Dorlegh , Dyerlegh t. Ed 2For , Durelee 1360 BPR. A compound of OE dierne, 'secret, hidden,' etc., and leah .