Hempholme
Major Settlement in the Parish of Leven
Historical Forms
- Hempholm(e) 1175–90 YCh 1664 Deposition
- Hemphome 1577 FF
- Henepeholm 1312 Bridl
- Hempeholme 1588 FF
Etymology
'Hemp field,' from OE hænep , ME hemp and holmr. Cf. Swed Hempeholmen (Modéer, Småländska Skärgårdsnamn 113).There are other similar names in this township, as Brackenholme infra , Thorenholm late 12th Bridl, Thorholmdik 13th ib. (v. þorn ), Nepeholm late 12th ib. (OE nǣp 'turnip').
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