Spetchley

English

Etymology

From Old English spēc (“speech”), denoting a place where assemblies were held, + lēah (“woodland clearing, glade”). Equivalent to speech +‎ -ley (“lea”).

Proper noun

Spetchley

1. A hamlet and civil parish in Wychavon district, Worcestershire, England (OS grid ref SO8954).

Related terms

• Speechley
• Speechly

 

References

• Survey of English Place-Names