Burley, Linton

Probably "wood by a fort" (OE burh leah). There is a tradition of a fortification on the high ground to the south-east of Burley. Earliest reference 1294. (1)

Monument Type(s)

• SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Sources and Further Reading

1. <1>SHE7024 - Bibliographic reference: Copplestone-Crow, B. 1989. Herefordshire Place Names. British Archaeol Reports 214. 128.