English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Halifax Brook

Other OS name in the Parish of Halifax

Historical Forms

  • Halyfax broych, Halifax broych c.1260 Bodl152
  • Halifax brok(e) 1348,1378 YDx
  • Hallyfax Brooke 1590 FF

Etymology

, Halyfax broych , Halifax broych c. 1260Bodl 152, Halifax brok (e )1348, 1378 YD x, Hallyfax Brooke 1590 FF , v. brōc .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement