English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Holy Well, Holywell Lane and Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Bromsgrove

Historical Forms

  • Helliwell 1232 Ch
  • Haliwellefeld c.1235 Bodl42b

Etymology

Both these are self-explanatory. There is a chalybeate spring here.