Howl of Harwood
valley · County Durham
Old EnglishAI-generated
This name likely derives from the Old English word 'hōh', meaning 'heel' or 'spur of land', referring to a piece of land that juts out. 'Harwood' likely refers to a wood or forest.
Word origins
- Howl
- Old EnglishHeel-shaped land(from hōh "heel, spur of land")
- Harwood
- Old EnglishGrey wood(from hār "grey, hoary", wudu "wood, forest")
Historical forms
Houel · Howel