Henry's Moat
hamlet · Sir Benfro - Pembrokeshire
UnknownSurmised
Probable3 sources · historical forms · name elements
Henry's Moat is likely named after a person called Henry, with 'moat' referring to a defensive ditch or a fortified place. The exact origin of 'Henry' in this context is unclear without further historical information.
Word origins
- Henry
- UnknownHenry (personal name)
- moat
- Old EnglishAttestedmoat, defensive ditch(from mot "moat, defensive ditch")
Historical forms
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