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Birks Hall

Other OS name in the Parish of Halifax

Historical Forms

  • Birkes, Byrkes 1536 Rent 1566 HAS 1573 Ct
  • Birks Hall 1797 Surv

Etymology

, Birkes , Byrkes 1536 Rent, 1566 HAS 11, 127,1573 Ct, Birks Hall 1797Surv , v. birki ' birch-tree ' .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name