Harwell
Early-attested site in the Parish of Everton
Historical Forms
- Hereuuelle 1086 DB
- Herewell(e) 1242 Fees 1327 Banco
- Hereswell 1278 Ass
- Harwell 1501 FF
Etymology
Harwell is Hereuuelle 1086 DB, Herewell (e )1242 Feeset freq to 1327 Banco, Hereswell 1278Ass , Harwell 1501FF . This seems to be a compound of OE here, 'army' and wielle . It is worth noting that Harwell is close to the Roman Road from Littleborough to Doncaster.