English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Oldhole

Early-attested site in the Parish of Brightling

Historical Forms

  • Owlehole 15th Add
  • Noulehole 1340 Ct
  • Oulehole 1350 Ct

Etymology

Oldhole (6″) is Owlehole 15thAdd and was the home of Ralph de Noulehole (1340Ct ), de Oulehole (1350Ct ). 'Owl-frequented hollow.'