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.

Henwick

Early-attested site in the Parish of Bulwick

Historical Forms

  • Henewyk, Hynewyk 12th Survey
  • Hanewyc, Hennewychawe c.1220 For
  • Henewic 1248 Ipm
  • Henewyk 1303 Ipm
  • Henewichauwe 1286 For
  • Henwick Haw 1642 WoodsRept

Etymology

Henwick (lost) is Henewyk , Hynewyk 12th Survey, Hanewyc , Hennewychawe c. 1220For , Henewic 1248 Ipm, Henewyk 1303 Ipm, Henewichauwe 1286For , Henwick Haw 1642 Woods Rept.Probably 'hens' farm,' v. wic .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement