Etymology

Betley

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Today it means: A village and civil parish (served by Betley, Balterley and Wrinehill Parish Council) in Newcastle-under-Lyme borough, Staffordshire, England (OS grid ref SJ7548). Full definition →

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The story

From the Old English personal name *Betta + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”).

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