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Burleyheyes Fm, Burley Lane

Other OS name in the Parish of Great Budworth

Historical Forms

  • Burley Heys, Old Burley Heys 1831 Bry
  • Burleys Heys 1854 EnclA

Etymology

, Burley Heys , Old Burley Heys 1831 Bry,Burleys Heys 1854EnclA , cf. Buralys 1249–61, Burweleghhey 1343ArlB , ' (enclosure(s) at) the clearing at a tumulus ' , v. byrgels , lēah , (ge)hæg .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site