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Survey of English Place-Names

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Arno Hill

Early-attested site in the Parish of Woodchurch

Historical Forms

  • Arnehowe 1331 ChFor
  • (subtus) Arnowe 1357 ib

Etymology

Arno Hill, Arnehowe 1331ChFor , (subtus ) Arnowe 1357ib , cf. Arno , Arnos , Little Arno 1795Bainb (f.ns.), Arno , The Arno 1846TA , 'Arni's hill or mound', from the ON  pers.n. Arni and haugr .