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Hawkealter (sic)

Other OS name in the Parish of Bradninch

Historical Forms

  • Hauekeallere 1275 RH
  • Haukealler 1415–30 Ct

Etymology

is Hauekeallere 1275 RH (p), Haukealler 1415–30Ct . ' Hawk aldertree (or copse) , ' cf. Houndaller supra 548 .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement