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Haroldspark Fm, Haroldspark Grove

Early-attested site in the Parish of Waltham Holy Cross

Historical Forms

  • boscum parci Haroldi 1200 ChR, Waltham
  • cum bosco et parco Haroldi 1226 ib
  • Horoldespark 1380 Pat
  • Her(r)old(e)s park(e) 1594 N

Etymology

Haroldspark Fm, Haroldspark Grove is boscum parci Haroldi 1200 ChR, Waltham cum bosco et parco Haroldi 1226 ib., Horoldespark 1380 Pat, Her (r )old (e )s park (e )1594 N. 'Harold 's park and wood.' This was part of the land with which Harold endowed Waltham.