Hadley
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ombersley
Historical Forms
- Haddeley(e) 13th ChronEve 1327 Nash 18th
- Hadley 1581 Wills 1656 FF
Etymology
The twice-repeated double d makes it probable that the name is 'Headda 's clearing,' rather than 'heath-clearing,' v. leah , hæð .