Hearsall Common
Early-attested site in the Parish of Coventry
Historical Forms
- Hetheshal(e) 1232 Ass 1317 ADv
- Hershale 1433 Ct
- Harshall 1542 MinAcct
- heathe called Hersall 1581 LeetBk
Etymology
Hearsall Common is Hetheshal (e )1232Ass (p), 1317 AD v, Hethesale 1423, Hethsale 1496, Hethsall 1541 LeetBk, Hershale 1433Ct , Harshall 1542MinAcct , heathe called Hersall 1581 LeetBk. The forms are late, but it is probable that the name is from OE (æt þæm ) hǣðes hēale , i.e. 'at the corner of the heath.'