Southleigh Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Sutton Veny
Historical Forms
- bosc. de Suthle 1257 For
- Southle 1348 Pat
- bosc. de Southlegh 1470 Cl
- Sowley 1625,1640 WIpm
Etymology
Southleigh Wood is bosc. de Suthle 1257For , Southle 1348 Pat, bosc. de Southlegh 1470 Cl, Sowley 1625, 1640 WIpm.v. leah . The meaning is here no doubt 'wood.'