Halwill
Major Settlement in the Parish of Halwill
Historical Forms
- Halgewilla 1086 DB
- Halgewille 1291 Tax
- Halgawille 1285 FA
- Haliwill 1228 FF
- Halywell 1296 Ipm
- Hal(e)ghewill(e) 1242 Fees778 1283 Exon
- Hal(e)ghewill(e) juxta Blaketoriton 1318 Ass
- Halleghwille 1355 Exon
Etymology
The place takes its name from a 'holy well' which still exists, with the ruins of a chapel by it (LGS).