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Nell Royd

Other OS name in the Parish of Birstall

Historical Forms

  • Nelleroyde 1412 YDvii
  • Nellerod, Nelrod 1448 ib
  • Knell Royd 1848 TA

Etymology

, Nelleroyde 1412 YD vii, Nellerod , Nelrod 1448 ib, Knell Royd 1848TA , from the ME  fem. pers.n. Nelle ( a pet - form of Ellen , Helen ) , rod 1 ' clearing ' .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name