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Survey of English Place-Names

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Howels Head

Other OS name in the Parish of Rochdale

Historical Forms

  • Hawelshede 1468 SadD
  • Owl's Head Hill 1843 O.S.

Etymology

, Hawelshede 1468 SadD, Owl 's Head Hill 1843 O.S.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement