Heigholme
Early-attested site in the Parish of Leven
Historical Forms
- Holm(e) 1150–60 Melsa c.1362 Works
- Holm(e) inter Leuene et Bristhil(l), Holm(e) inter Leuene et Brystyl 1172,13th Meaux 1205 ChR
- Hayholm(e) 1150–60 Melsa 1276 RH 1293 QW 1349 Meaux
- Heayholme 1572 FF
Etymology
Heigholme is Holm (e )1150–60 Melsaet freq to c. 1362 Works, Holm (e ) inter Leuene et Bristhil (l ), Holm (e ) inter Leuene et Brystyl 1172, 13thMeaux , 1205 ChR, Hayholm (e )1150–60 Melsaet freq , 1276 RH, 1293 QW, 1349Meaux , Heayholme 1572 FF. 'Water-meadow,' later 'water meadow used for hay,' v. heg , holmr .