Harswell
Major Settlement in the Parish of Harswell
Historical Forms
- Erseuuelle 1086 DB
- Hersewell(a), Hersewelle 1130 P 1201 ChR 1434 YD
- Hessewell' 1194 P
- Herswell 1293 Ebor 1355 Ipm 1363 Ch
- Hereswell 1308 BevAct
- Harsewell 1370 Pat
- Arswell 1503 FF
- Harswell 1594 YD
Etymology
Probably 'Hersa 's well or spring,' v. w(i)ella. On the OE pers. name Hersa or Heresa (which is not recorded) cf. Hescott, PN D 74.
Places in the same Parish
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