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Rowell Bridge, Rowell Wheel

Other OS name in the Parish of Ecclesfield

Historical Forms

  • Rowell, Rowell Cliffes 1284 Cust
  • Rowett (sic) 1347 ib
  • Rowell-Bridge 1817 M
  • Rowell Wheel 1849 TA

Etymology

, Rowell , Rowell Cliffes 1284 Cust, Rowett (sic)1347 ib, Rowell -Bridge 1817 M, Rowell Wheel 1849TA , doubtless from hwēol ' a water-wheel ' ; the first el . is uncertain .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name