Harnhill Explained

Official Name:Harnhill
Country:England
Region:South West England
Coordinates:51.7017°N -1.9039°W
Os Grid Reference:SP0700
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Harnhill is a village and former civil parish now in the parish of Driffield, in the Cotswold district, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is about 3miles miles from the town of Cirencester. In 1931 the parish had a population of 74.[1] Harnhill has a church called St Michaels Church which is grade II* listed,[2] the Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing is north of the village.[3]

History

The name origin of "Harnhill" is uncertain and may mean 'Grey hill' or perhaps, 'hares' hill'.[4] Harnhill was recorded in the Domesday Book as Harehille.[5] On 1 April 1935 the parish was abolished and merged with Driffield.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics Harnhill AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 24 December 2022.
  2. Web site: Church of St Michael. National Heritage List for England. 24 December 2022.
  3. Web site: Home. Harnhill Centre of Christian Healing. 24 December 2022.
  4. Web site: Harnhill Key to English Place-names. The University of Nottingham. 24 December 2022.
  5. Web site: Gloucestershire G-P. The Domesday Book Online. 24 December 2022.
  6. Web site: Relationships and changes Harnhill AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 24 December 2022.

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