Halwell
Major Settlement in the Parish of Halwell
Historical Forms
- Halganwylle, to Halganwylle 10th BurghalHidage 12th
- Halgewill(e) c.1240 Lives 1310 Inqaqd 1322 FF
- Halgwelle 1275 Exon
- Halgh(e)will(e) 1330 SR 1368 IpmR
- Holywille 1448 FF
- Holwell 1675 Ogilby
- Hallewell c.1400 Exon
Etymology
'Holy well.' There is a spring just east of the church.