Wylye
Major Settlement in the Parish of Wylye
Historical Forms
- Biwilig 901 BCS595 12th
- (æt) Wilig 977 KCD611 12th
- Wilgi, Wili 1086 DB
- Wili t.Hy2 BM 1180 P
- Wyly c.1190 SarumCh
- Wily 1199 ClR 1418 FF
- Wylgy 1378 IpmR
- Wely Abbatissa 1502 Ipm
- Weyleye 1553 WMx
- Weilie 1630 FF
Etymology
The village takes its name from the river (supra 11). Abbatisse from the holding of the Abbess of Wilton.