English Place-name Society

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.

Chalkhill Barn

Early-attested site in the Parish of Turkdean

Historical Forms

  • on Cealcweallas 716–43 BCS165 11th
  • Chalkwell spring 1793 EnclA

Etymology

Chalkhill Barn, on Cealcweallas 716–43 (11th) BCS 165, Chalkwell spring 1793EnclA . The form suggests the meaning 'chalk or limestone walls' (v. cealc , wall ).