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Survey of English Place-Names

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Blackshaw

Major Settlement in the Parish of Halifax

Historical Forms

  • Blakschey 1539 HfxWill
  • Blakeshaye 1540 ib
  • Nether Blackshaw(e), lower Blackshaw(e) 1653 PRHept 1695 FGr

Etymology

'Black copse', v. blæc , sceaga .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name