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.

Lincoln Hill

Other OS name in the Parish of Madeley

Historical Forms

  • Lincoln or Limekiln Hill 1833 OS

Etymology

, 1799 Townson , Lincoln or Limekiln Hill 1833 OS . TAMap shows a large area designated Lincoln Hill with Coppice , Limekilns and Buildings . Lincoln is probably a transferred place - name .