Halsinger
Early-attested site in the Parish of Braunton
Historical Forms
- Halsangra 1167 P
- Halsangre 1238 Ass
- Halshangre, Halesangre 1244 Ass
Etymology
This is clearly a compound of OE heals , 'neck' and hangra, 'wood.' The place lies on a neck of high ground. See further Addenda supra lviii.