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Huish Fm, Huish Lambing Yard, Huish Plant.

Early-attested site in the Parish of Sydling St Nicholas

Historical Forms

  • Huish, Huish Barn 1811 OS
  • Hywyssh' 1280 Winch
  • Hywyssch 1321 MiltC
  • Hiwisch(e) 1321 Winch 1332 SR
  • Hywysh(e) 1327 SR 1480 DCM
  • Hiwisshe 1392 Winch
  • Huysshe 1535 VE
  • Hewish Farm 1839 TA
  • Huish 1870 Hutch3

Etymology

Huish Fm (× 2, SY 633988 and SY 640983, respectively Huish , Huish Barn 1811 OS), Huish Lambing Yard, Huish Plant., Hywyssh '1280Winch , Hywyssch 1321MiltC (p), Hiwisch (e )1321Winch (p), 1332 SR (p), Hywysh (e )1327 SR (p), 1480DCM , Hiwisshe 1392Winch , Huysshe 1535 VE, Hewish Farm 1839TA , Huish 1870 Hutch3, cf. Hywyshcombyshede 14 (16) Winch , v. hīwisc 'a measure of land that would support a family', with cumb , hēafod . The form æt Hiwis [ce ] 1001/2–1009/12 ASWrits (p. 484) may belong here or to Hewish Fm in Milton A. par. 3 222.