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Survey of English Place-Names

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Whaley Hall

Early-attested site in the Parish of Elmton

Historical Forms

  • Walleyhall 1385 IpmR
  • Walleyhall maner' 1441 ib
  • Whalleyhall 1458 Cl

Etymology

Whaley Hall, Walleyhall 1385 IpmR, Walleyhall maner '1441 ib, Whalleyhall 1458 Cl, no doubt the manor-house of Whaley supra 215, v. hall .