Goldhill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Halam
Historical Forms
- Goldhille c.1250 WhiteBk
- Goldhille gate 1572 EcclComm
- Gouldhill 1592 ib
- Goldhyll felde 1556 ib
- Goldhills Nooking 1708 ib
Etymology
Goldhill is Goldhille c. 1250WhiteBk , Goldhille gate 1572EcclComm , Gouldhill 1592 ib., Goldhyll felde 1556 ib., Goldhills Nooking 1708 ib. 'Hill where marigold (or some similar wild flower) grew.' For nooking , v. infra 288.