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Old Leys

Other OS name in the Parish of Willoughton

Historical Forms

  • ye Old Leys 1762 Terrier
  • Old Leas 1824 O 1830 Gre
  • Willoughton Old Leys 1828 Bry

Etymology

, y e Old Leys 1762Terrier , Old Leas 1824 O, 1830 Gre, Willoughton Old Leys 1828 Bry , v. ald ' old ' , in the sense long used or formerly used , lea , ley ( OE  lēah ) ' meadow, open pasture ' .