Doleham Bridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Shrawley
Historical Forms
- Dolemylle 1488 VCHiv.339
Etymology
The first element in these two names, which may refer to the same site, for Doleham is on Shrawley Brook, is apparently OE dal and the reference may be to the hamm in the brook here and to a mill respectively in which various persons held doles or shares. Cf. Dallow (PN BedsHu 158).