Lumhalghs

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Type Settlement
Usage Medieval English

Meaning & History

The name of a lost place in the historic county of Lancashire; the hamlet of Lumhalghs was located east of the river Roch. Allegedly, it was derived from the Old English elements lum "pool" and halh "nook, recess".

This place name is the source of the surnames Loomis, Lomax, Lomas, and Lummus.
Added 4/26/2018 by Mobyfan2001
Edited 2/18/2019 by SeaHorse15