English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Holwell

Other OS name in the Parish of Parracombe

Historical Forms

  • Halghewill 1330 SR
  • Westhollywell 1545 DeedsEnrolled

Etymology

is Halghewill 1330SR (p), Westhollywell 1545Deeds Enrolled . ' Holy well . ' There is one here .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site

Major Settlement