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Survey of English Place-Names

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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).

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Major Settlement