English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Holly Stitches

Early-attested site in the Parish of Nuneaton

Historical Forms

  • Hollowsiche 1544 Aston
  • the Hollowsyche 1585 LRMB
  • Hollow Stick 1655 Aston

Etymology

Holly Stitches (6″) is Hollowsiche 1544Aston , the Hollowsyche 1585LRMB , Hollow Stick 1655Aston . 'Hollow sitch or small stream,' v. holh , sic . The modern form is due to popular etymology.