Overley
hamlet · Telford and Wrekin
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable2 sources · historical forms · name elements
Overley is a settlement situated on higher ground, possibly in relation to another nearby place. The 'Over' element signifies its elevated position.
Word origins
- Over
- Old Englishhigher(from ofer "over, above")
- ley
- Old EnglishAttestedclearing, meadow(from léah "wood, glade, clearing")
Historical forms
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