Westbury Leigh
Early-attested site in the Parish of Westbury
Historical Forms
- Lia 1242 Fees
- Lye 1249 Ass 1257 For 1275 RH
- Lye juxta Westbir' 1302 Ass
- Westbury Leyghe 1581 FF
Etymology
Westbury Leigh is Lia 1242 Fees, Lye 1249Ass , 1257For , 1275 RH, Lye juxta Westbir '1302Ass , Westbury Leyghe 1581FF . v. leah . The meaning here was no doubt that of 'wood.'
Leighton would seem to be a modern derivative of it.