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Holmes's Fm, Holmes's Wood

Early-attested site in the Parish of Whitchurch

Etymology

Holmes's Fm, Holmes's Wood (both 6″). Cf. Holmesheth 1246–7Ass . v. hǣþ and cf. Holme Copse in Goring 53.