Historical Geography information for Shenley, Hertfordshire, England
| Place Name | Shenley |
| Description | Shenley is a village and civil parish in Hertfordshire, England, between Barnet and St Albans. The name Shenley is based on the Anglo-Saxon Scenlai, Scenlei or Senlai, which means ‘fair or bright clearing or wood’. In the early Middle Ages, southwest Hertfordshire was heavily wooded, with isolated farmsteads or hamlets in forest clearings. Shenley was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. By the 14th century, Shenley was considered to be a convenient parish for a country estate, being within reasonable reach of London and the village grew with tradesmen who supported the manors. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Shenley |
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93447 |
| DateUpdated | 7/13/2013 9:25:22 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092563 |
British Surname Clusters | Payne | Payne |