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Survey of English Place-Names

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Wynols Hill Ho

Other OS name in the Parish of Coleford

Historical Forms

  • le Wynall 1568 For
  • Winnalls Hill 1725 GR608
  • le Winholt, Wynholt c.1280 For

Etymology

, le Wynall 1568For , Winnalls Hill 1725GR 608, possibly identical with le Winholt ,Wynholt c. 1280For , v. holt ' wood ' ; the first el . could be the OE pers.n. Wyna .