Holywick
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hambleden
Historical Forms
- Halwic Joh Abbr
- Haliwyk 1291 Tax
- Hallywicks 1537 LP
- Hollowicks Wood c.1825 O
Etymology
Clearly 'holywic,' presumably so called because the farm belonged to Medmenham Abbey (1291 Tax) though it should be noted that the Abbey itself was only founded in 1204.v. halig .