Turleigh
Early-attested site in the Parish of Winsley
Historical Forms
- Turlinge 1341 WMi
- Torlyng 1362 Cor
- Turlin 1699 FF
- Turlyn 1748 ib
Etymology
Turleigh is Turlinge 1341 WM i, Torlyng 1362Cor , Turlin 1699FF , Turlyn 1748 ib. This would seem to be from OE þȳrelung , 'piercing through,' with reference to the deep and curving valley here.