Hope
Early-attested site in the Parish of Malborough
Historical Forms
- la Hope 1281 Ass
- atte Hope 1330 SR 1394 Ass
- Hope-Key c.1620 Risdon
Etymology
This is probably the OE hop, though it is tempting to derive the name from ON hóp , 'bay, inlet,' were there other evidence of Scandinavian p.n.'s in the neighbourhood. Hope is a little fishing hamlet and small harbour sheltered by Bolt Head.