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Howley Marsh

Early-attested site in the Parish of Bebington

Historical Forms

  • Howley Lane Toll Bar 1831 Bry
  • le Holouwey, le Hollewey 1250–1300 JRC

Etymology

Howley Marsh (lost, 109–335848 between Lower Rd and Windy Bank), with Howley Lane Toll Bar 1831 Bry (at 109–334849 on Bebington Rd) probably associated with le Holouwey , le Hollewey 1250–1300JRC , 'road in a hollow, sunken road', v. hol 2 , holh , weg .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name