English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Hannaborough

Other OS name in the Parish of Hatherleigh

Historical Forms

  • Haneburge 1228 FF
  • Hanebergh 1242 Fees781
  • Haneburgh 1303 FA

Etymology

is Haneburge 1228FF, Hanebergh 1242 Fees 781, Haneburgh 1303 FA , v. beorg . The first element is OE  hana , ' cock , ' cf. Handborough (PN O 120) .