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Huwyl

Coordinates: 47°10′05″N 8°16′30″E / 47.168°N 8.275°E / 47.168; 8.275
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Geographisches Lexikon der Schweiz Huwyl Entry

Huwyl is a hamlet of Römerswil in the district Hochdorf in the canton Lucerne in Switzerland. It is located 2 km (1.2 mi) to the east from Hochdorf and 2 km (1.2 mi) from Römerswil. The hamlet is incorporated into the Municipality of Römerswil.

The hamlet name changed from Hueneweilare (1101) and Hunenweilare (1241) to Huwil.[1] [2] From 1230 to 1474, this town seated to the Lords of Hunwil. They lived in Huwyl Burg.

References

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  1. ^ Knapp, Charles (1902–1910). Geographisches Lexikon der Schweiz. Switzerland: Neuenburg/Neuchâtel. p. 613. ISBN 9781148108261.
  2. ^ Hug, Peter (2012). Elexikon. Switzerland: Neuenburg/Neuchâtel. p. 613. ISBN 9781148108261.


47°10′05″N 8°16′30″E / 47.168°N 8.275°E / 47.168; 8.275