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Survey of English Place-Names

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Holwell Fm and Holwellhyde

Early-attested site in the Parish of Bishops Hatfield

Historical Forms

  • Ely Couch, Holewelle 1252–8 ADiii
  • Holewellehide 1292 FF
  • Holewell 1324–7 Ipm 1342 Ass
  • Holwell Graye 1421 BM
  • Holwellebregge 1461 Cecil

Etymology

Holwell Fm and Holwellhyde are Holewellhyde 1251 Ely Couch , Holewelle 1252–8 AD iii, Holewellehide 1292FF , Holewell 1324–7 Ipm, 1342Ass , Holwell Graye 1421 BM. 'Spring or well in the hollow,' v. holh , wielle , hid . Holwell Bridge (6″) is Holwellebregge 1461Cecil . John de Grey held the manor in 1252 (Abbr).