Leigh
Major Settlement in the Parish of Leigh
Historical Forms
- Lia 1242 Fees
- la Leye 1249 Ass
- la Legh 1279 ib
- Legh juxta Ashton 1289 ib
- Legh juxta Crekelade 1368 FF
- Lighe 1561 ib
- Lye al. Ligh al. Leigh 1699 Recov
Etymology
v. leah , 'clearing or wood.'