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Survey of English Place-Names

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Harlow Wood Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Lambley

Historical Forms

  • Hoverle 1289 For
  • bosc. de Hoverley 1335,1393 AddCh
  • Howrley c.1500 Map
  • Hoverley wood 1609 LRMB
  • Hawley Wood c.1840 TA

Etymology

Harlow Wood Fm is Hoverle 1289For , bosc. de Hoverley 1335, 1393AddCh , Howrley c. 1500Map , Hoverley wood 1609LRMB , Hawley Wood c. 1840TA . 'Clearing by the hofer or hill.' See under Hoveringham supra 169.