English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Water Hall and Waterhall Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Chippenham

Historical Forms

  • Water Hall c.1825 O.S.
  • Water Hall Fm c.1840 TA

Etymology

Water Hall and Waterhall Fm (both 6″) are Water Hall c. 1825 O.S. and Water Hall Fm c. 1840TA . Here lived Matilda Attewater de Chepenham (1279 RH).