Historical Geography information for West Leake, Nottinghamshire, England
| Place Name | West Leake |
| Description | West Leake is a small village and civil parish in the Rushcliffe district of Nottinghamshire on the Kingston Brook. The origin of Leake appears to be Laeke (Old Norse - brook or stream), and is consistent with West Leake's position in the heart of the Danelaw. In the Domesday book it is recorded as 'Leche' amongst lands given to Henry de Ferrers. |
| City, Village, or Parish | West Leake |
| County | Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93359 |
| DateUpdated | 7/10/2013 7:30:55 AM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092460 |
British Surname Clusters | Hayes | Hayes |