Baldwinholme
Early-attested site in the Parish of Orton
Historical Forms
- Baldewinholme 1278 Ass
- Baldewineholme 1279 ib
- Baldewyn(e)holm(e) 1366 GDR
- Baldinholme t.Hy5 Orton
- Boldyngholme 1486 ib
- Bawdyngholme 1507 ib
- Bawdingholme 1552 March
- Bathenholme 1570 FF
- Bawdynholme 1573 ib
- Baldingholme 1580 ib
- Badinholme 1670 PR
Etymology
The probabilities in this case are that it is continental (cf. Forssner 41–2). Hence 'Baldwin 's holmr.'