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Survey of English Place-Names

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Holy Well

Other OS name in the Parish of Braithwell

Historical Forms

  • Halywell 13 Lewes295d
  • Holywell Close 1841 TA

Etymology

, Halywell 13Lewes 295d, Holywell Close 1841TA , v. hālig , wella .