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Walter Clough

Other OS name in the Parish of Halifax

Historical Forms

  • Walterclough(e) 1576 Arm 1587 WillY
  • Overclough 1671 FGr
  • Water Clough 1714 WYEnr 1817 M

Etymology

, Walterclough (e )1576 Arm, 1587 WillY, Overclough 1671FGr 14, Water Clough 1714WYEnr 87, 1817 M , the pers. n. Walter , clōh ' a dell ' .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement