Grimshaw Hall
Early-attested site in the Parish of Knowle
Historical Forms
- Grimshey 1498 KnowleG
- Grimshaw 1608 LRMB
Etymology
Grimshaw Hall is Grimshey 1498 KnowleG, Grimshaw 1608LRMB (p). 'Grim 's enclosure,' (ge)hæg, with common confusion of hay and haw . Whether Grim is a pers. name here or a generic term for the devil or the like, it is impossible to say.Cf. Grindthorne in Duckmanton (Db), Grymesthorn 1393 Pat.
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Chessetts Wood
- Darley Green and Dorridge
- Elversgreen Fm
- Jacknet
- Kixley Lane and Wharf
- Rotton Row
- Stripes Hill