Holdstrong
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lewtrenchard
Historical Forms
- Hawlestorn 1238 Ass
- Holdesthorn 1244 Ass
- Holdestorne 1314 Ass
- Holdisthorn 1249 Ass
- Holesthorn 1305 Ass
- Holstorne 1333 SR
- Hyalde(s)thorn 1249 Ass
Etymology
The second element is OE þorn. The first is probably the pers. name discussed under Holsworthy supra 146.