Hulham
Early-attested site in the Parish of Withycombe Raleigh
Historical Forms
- Haldeham 1219 FF
- Holeham 1219,1254 Ass
- Hollehamme 1244 Ass
- Holdeham 1262 Ipm
- Holdham 1324 Ipm 1377 IpmR
- Hulham al. Holdham c.1630 Pole
Etymology
This is a difficult name. It may be a compound of the OE adjective heald , 'sloping,' and hamm, hence 'sloping enclosure,' i.e. on sloping ground.