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Survey of English Place-Names

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Thorn Ho

Early-attested site in the Parish of Stalbridge

Historical Forms

  • Thornhouse Fm 1811 OS

Etymology

Thorn Ho (ST 712166), Thornhouse Fm 1811 OS, cf. Thorn-house Md 1839TA , probably to be associated with Robert atte Thorne , Thomas atte Thorne 1327SR , v. atte , þorn , cf. prec.