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Survey of English Place-Names

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Amber Leaze Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Semley

Historical Forms

  • Amberleyes 1544 Rental
  • Amberleaze 1773 AandD
  • Amberleg' 1225 SR
  • Amberlegh 1292 AddCh
  • Amberlegh 1341 NI

Etymology

Amber Leaze Fm (6″) is Amberleyes 1544Rental , Amberleaze 1773 A and D, and is to be associated with the family of William de Amberleg ' (1225SR ), Matilda de Amberlegh (1292AddCh ) and John de Amberlegh (1341 NI). Probably the place-name is manorial in origin, the family having come from Amberley (Sx or Gl).