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Brierley Hill

Other OS name in the Parish of Halifax

Historical Forms

  • Bryerley Brigg 1709 WMB
  • Brearley Hill 1836 Lister

Etymology

, Bryerley Brigg 1709WMB, Brearley Hill 1836Lister , v. brēr ' briar ' , lēah ' clearing ' , cf. Brierley i, 268supra , Brearley 159infra .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name