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Survey of English Place-Names

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Holmeroyd

Other OS name in the Parish of Adwick le Street

Historical Forms

  • Humroyd 1760 EnclA
  • Holme Royd Close & Ings 1847 TA

Etymology

, Humroyd 1760EnclA , Holme Royd Close & Ings 1847TA , v. holmr ' water-meadow ' , rod 1 ' clearing ' .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement