Lawrenceholm
Early-attested site in the Parish of Oulton
Historical Forms
- insulam Sancti Laurentii 1189 HolmC
- i Laurent' 1201 ChR
- Louranzholme 1332 SR
- Laurenceholm(e) 1358 Fine
Etymology
This name probably records the existence in the 12th century of a chapel dedicated to St Lawrence. v. holmr.