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Survey of English Place-Names

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Maiden Erlegh

Other OS name in the Parish of Earley

Historical Forms

  • Erley Maydens 1502 Ipm
  • Maiden Early 1761 Rocque

Etymology

, Erley Maydens 1502 Ipm, Maiden Early 1761 Rocque ; this was an estate formed out of Earley Whiteknights in the 14th cent. ; the reason for the name appears to be unknown .