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Survey of English Place-Names

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Holtsmore End

Early-attested site in the Parish of Flamstead

Historical Forms

  • Holtesmere c.1370 Gesta
  • Holsmerend feild 1538 LRMB
  • Houlesmeare End c.1650 VCHii,221

Etymology

Holtsmore End is Holtesmere c. 1370 Gesta, Holsmerend feild 1538LRMB , Houlesmeare End c. 1650 VCH ii, 221. 'Wood's boundary,' v. holt , (ge)mære. It is on the boundary of Flamstead and Hemel Hempstead parishes.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement