Hartlepool Hart / Stag Statue Posted on May 12, 2012 by chris.twigg 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