Burrough on the Hill
village · Leicestershire
Old EnglishSurmised
Probable3 sources · historical forms · name elements
The name refers to a fortified place or settlement ('burh') situated on a hill. The second part of the name, 'hyll', clearly indicates its elevated position.
Word origins
- Burrough
- Old EnglishAttestedfortified place(from burh "fortified place, settlement")
- Hill
- Old EnglishAttestedhill(from hyll "hill")
Historical forms
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