English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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High and Low Sillyhall

Other OS name in the Parish of Alston

Historical Forms

  • Syllyehole 1631 Derwent
  • Sillyhole 1703 PR
  • High Sillyhole 1726 ib
  • Low 1753 ib

Etymology

( both 6 ″ ) are Syllyehole 1631Derwent , Sillyhole 1703 PR, High Sillyhole 1726 ib., (Low ) 1753 ib . Probably ' willowhollow , ' v. selja , holh .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement