Holt Fen
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stretham
Historical Forms
- Holefen 1251 ElyCouch 1277 Ely
- Holffen 1549 Ct
- Hold Fen 1636 BedL
- Howle Fen 1674 BLAcct
- Whole Fenn 1692 SewersA
- Holtfen c.1840 TA
Etymology
Holt Fen (6″) is Holefen 1251ElyCouch , 1277Ely , Holffen 1549Ct , Hold Fen 1636 BedL, Howle Fen 1674BLAcct , Whole Fenn 1692SewersA , Holtfen c. 1840TA . 'Hollow marsh,' v. holh , fenn .