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Hungate, Hungate Lane

Early-attested site in the Parish of Methley

Historical Forms

  • Hungait 1363,1598 Meth 1588 PRMth
  • Hungate 1817 M
  • Herngat Lone (sic) 1410 Pat
  • Hundegate 1411 Meth

Etymology

Hungate, Hungate Lane, Hungait 1363, 1598 Meth, 1588 PRMth, Hungate 1817 M, Herngat Lone (sic)1410 Pat, Hundegate 1411 Meth.'Hounds' road', probably one where hounds were kept, v. hund , gata , cf. Hungate (Yk) YE 290.