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Barley Hole

Other OS name in the Parish of Wath upon Dearne

Historical Forms

  • Barlehole 1515 FF
  • Barlye Hoyle 1554 WillY
  • Barelie Hoole 1635 ib
  • le Barley hole 1682 Sheff-Man

Etymology

, Barlehole 1515 FF, Barlye Hoyle 1554 WillY, Barelie Hoole 1635 ib, le Barley hole 1682 Sheff-Man , ' barley hollow ' , v. bærlic , hol 1 .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name