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Survey of English Place-Names

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Willinghurst

Other OS name in the Parish of Wonersh

Historical Forms

  • Wylynghersh 1332,1381 SR
  • Willinghurst 1582 Onslow

Etymology

is Wylynghersh 1332, 1381 SR (p), Willinghurst 1582Onslow . Possibly ' Willa 's stubble land , ' v. ersc and Introd. xxv .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site

Major Settlement