Höks Hundred Explained

Höks Hundred (Swedish: Höks härad) was a hundred in Halland, Sweden. The name probably comes from tumulus ([grav]hög) or hook.[1]

It was composed of the following parishes: Hasslöv, Hishult, Knäred, Laholm, Ränneslöv, Skummeslöv, Tjärby, Veinge, Våxtorp and Ysby, all currently in Laholm Municipality, as well as Östra Karup in Båstad Municipality.[1]

References

  1. Book: Ortnamnen i Hallands län 1. Bebyggelsenamn i södra Halland. Sahlgren, Jöran. 1948. 3. sv.