Hanwell
Major Settlement in the Parish of Hanwell
Historical Forms
- Hanewelle 959 BCS1050 13th KCD824 1066 DB 13th FF 1086 1344
- Hanawella 998 Thorpe 13th
- Hanwell 1402 FF
Etymology
This is probably a compound of OE hana , 'cock' and wielle, 'spring, stream.' Hence 'cock-frequented spring.' Identical in origin with Hanwell (O).