Hawk Mill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Little Wilbraham
Historical Forms
- molendinum de Halke 1279 RH
- Halkmylne 1398 Cl
- Hawkemyll 1570 CCC
- le Halke de Wilburham 1245 AD
- Halkpath 1339 CartMisc
- Halkestrete 1446 Rental
Etymology
Hawk Mill is molendinum de Halke 1279 RH, Halkmylne 1398 Cl, Hawkemyll 1570CCC . It takes its name from le Halke de Wilburham 1245AD which gave name also to Halkpath 1339CartMisc , Halkestrete 1446Rental , 'mill in the nook or corner,' v. halke infra 328.