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The historical origins of the name Birstall can be traced back to Old English roots. The name is derived from the words "byrh" and "stall," which mean a fortified site or an ancient hill fort. This etymology is supported by various sources, including "Birstall, West Yorkshire - Wikipedia" which states that "Birstall's name is derived from the Old English byrh and stall meaning a fortified site" [2], and "Birstall, Yorkshire - Wikishire" which also mentions the same derivation [3]. The name is associated with places in both Yorkshire and Leicestershire, England, where remnants of Anglo-Saxon history have been found. Images related to Birstall include the village sign, historical sites, and the family crest, which can be found in the search results [4][5][6][7].