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Survey of English Place-Names

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Helsfell

Early-attested site in the Parish of Kendal

Historical Forms

  • Hellesfel 1272 Ipm
  • Helleffel (sic for Helles-) 1283 Kendi,277
  • Helsfell 1446 1529 FF 1690 Warr
  • Helsefell 1632 Kendi,297
  • Else fell 1836 KCR

Etymology

Helsfell, Hellesfel 1272 Ipm, Helleffel (sic for Helles -)1283 Kend i, 277, Helsfell 1446 ib 288, 1529FF et passim to 1690Warr , Helsefell 1632 Kend i, 297, Else fell 1836KCR . 'Hill of the cave', v. hellir , fjall . There is a cave in the limestone of Helsfell Nab at grid 89– 502936.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement