Hartlepool Hart / Stag Statue Posted on May 12, 2012 by chris.twigg Show on map The name of Hartlepool is supposedly derived from Heruteu, ‘Island of the Stag’ via Hertepol, ‘Pool of the Hart’ Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook More Share on X (Opens in new window) X