Moreleigh

Moreleigh or Morleigh (formerly Morley) is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Halwell and Moreleigh, in the South Hams, district, in the county of Devon, England. In 1961 the civil parish had a population of 102.

== History == === Name === Throughout the village history it has been recorded with various spellings, listed below in chronological order, newest first. Moreleigh It is currently officially known as Moreleigh. An early 20th century directory of Cambridge University alumni spells it this way in its reference to a long-standing rector. Morleigh It is still known and spelt as Morleigh by local inhabitants as evidenced at the New inn several websites and on various older road signs. Morley It was also known as Morley for very long periods, and is the name used by Viscount Bovington when he was to be elevated to an earl. Morleygh and Morlei There are references to Morleygh in 15th-century historical documents, and to Morlei in Domesday Book.