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Jilley Royd

Other OS name in the Parish of Halifax

Historical Forms

  • Gillerode 14 Watson
  • Gileyroyd 1583 PREll
  • Gelyroide 1592 WillY
  • Gelleyroide 1608 PREll

Etymology

, Gillerode 14 Watson, Gileyroyd 1583 PREll, Gelyroide 1592 WillY,Gelleyroide 1608 PREll , from the ME  fem. pers.n. Gille , a pet - form of Juliana , v. rod 1 ' clearing ' .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name