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Hollin Well

Other OS name in the Parish of Halifax

Historical Forms

  • Holynwell 1492 MinAcct
  • Holling Well 1839 ValS

Etymology

, Holynwell 1492MinAcct , Holling Well 1839ValS , v. holegn ' holly-tree ' , wella .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name