Howsell, Upper and Lower
Early-attested site in the Parish of Leigh
Historical Forms
- Howeshulle c.1230 ADiii
- Houselle 1262 AOMB61 15th
- Housel(e) 1279 Ipm 1312 FF 1383 FF
- Neotherhousel in Leyghe 1354 FF
- Howeshell
- Howsell 1558–92 Wills 1592 QSR 1664 FF
Etymology
Professor Zachrisson suggests that in this name the first element is the OFr pers. name Hugo (n ) which appears in the 13th cent. in English as Huwe , Howe , Hewe . Hence 'Hugh's hill,' v. hyll .