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Hill Somersal

hamlet · Derbyshire

Old EnglishAI-generated

Hill Somersal is a settlement on a hill, with 'Somersal' likely referring to a personal name or a specific feature. The name combines 'hyll' (hill) with the Old English personal name 'Sumersæl'.

Word origins

Hill
Old Englishhill(from hyll "hill")
Somersal
Old Englishpersonal name(from Sumersæl "personal name")

Historical forms

Hille · Sumersale