English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Purleigh Barn

Other OS name in the Parish of Corsham

Historical Forms

  • le Purleys, Purley Rayles t.Jas1 Ct

Etymology

( 6 ″ ) is le Purleys ,Purley Rayles t. Jas 1Ct . Probably from purley , purlieu infra 453 . It is in the old forest of Pewsham .