Harworth
Major Settlement in the Parish of Harworth
Historical Forms
- Hareworde 1086 DB
- Harewrthe 1192 France 1344 Pat
- Harawrda c.1175 Dodsworth 17th
- Harewude 1242 Fees
- Hartworht 1263 Ipm
- Harewort 1286 Pap
- Harewrth juxta Blithe 1291 Ass
- Harreworth 1364 FF
Etymology
As this place is just on the Yorkshire border it is probable that the first element is har, hence 'boundary farm or estate,' v. worþ .