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Survey of English Place-Names

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Willeycroft

Other OS name in the Parish of Gnosall

Etymology

, cf. Wylley 1548Survey , Willeyfeld 1492Ct , Willey Field 1677ChComm , probably comparable with Willey Ch , etc . ( DEPN s.n . ) , ' willow wood ' , v. wilig , lēah , with croft .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement