English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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East Hall, West Hall

Early-attested site in the Parish of Walcott

Historical Forms

  • Esthall 1633 CtWalcott
  • Westhall 1628,1633 ib

Etymology

East Hall, Esthall 1633Ct Walcott , West Hall, Westhall 1628, 1633ib . These are the names of two old manors. In 1405 the manors were united and in Blomefield's time the lordship was with the Earl of Orford (Blomefield IX350).