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Survey of English Place-Names

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Brockhole

Early-attested site in the Parish of Cantley

Historical Forms

  • Brokhoill 1532 VE
  • Brockholl 1556 WillY 1642 PRCnt
  • Brockhole(s) 1573 1822 Langd
  • Brokeholes als. Brockhole 1593 FF
  • Brockholles 1610 FF
  • Brockhells alias Brookholls 1624 FF

Etymology

Brockhole, Brokhoill 1532 VE, Brockholl 1556 WillY, 1642 PRCnt, Brockhole (s )1573 ibet freq to 1822 Langd, Brokeholes als. Brockhole 1593 FF, Brockholles 1610 FF, Brockhells alias Brookholls 1624 FF.'Badger hole(s)', v. brocc-hol.