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Thrum Hall

Other OS name in the Parish of Halifax

Etymology

, 1675 Og , doubtless from ME  thromme ' athrum, the waste end of a warp ' ( from OE  þrum ' ligament ' related to ON  þrǫmmr ' edge, brim ' ) ; the allusion is probably to a house where much weaving was done .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name