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Survey of English Place-Names

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Howel's Head

Other OS name in the Parish of Mottram in Longdendale

Historical Forms

  • Howells Hill 1831 Bry
  • Owls Head Hill 1842 OS

Etymology

, Howells Hill 1831 Bry, Owls Head Hill 1842 OS , cf. WRY 2315 , v. hēafod ' a promontory ' .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site