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Lady Well

Other OS name in the Parish of Halifax

Historical Forms

  • Ladyewell 1600 WCR
  • Lady-weles 1624 Greave
  • Ladiwell in Staningden 1641 WillY

Etymology

, 1709 WMB , Ladyewell 1600WCR , Lady-weles 1624Greave, Ladiwell in Staningden 1641 WillY , doubtless ' well dedicated to Our Lady ' , v. wella .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name