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Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Hawley's Lane

Early-attested site in the Parish of Cromhall

Historical Forms

  • Hahele, Haggele 1287 Ass
  • Hawleyse wood Eliz Surv
  • Hawley 17 Ducie

Etymology

Hawley's Lane, Hahele , Haggele 1287Ass , Hawleyse wood ElizSurv , Hawley 17Ducie 22. Probably 'clearing or glade where haws grew', v. haga 2 , lēah , though OE  haga1 'enclosure' is also possible.