English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Holwell Barn

Other OS name in the Parish of Rattery

Historical Forms

  • Hollewille 1281 Exon
  • Holewille 1333 SR

Etymology

( 6 ″ ) is Hollewille 1281 Exon (p), Holewille 1333SR (p) . ' Springin the hollow , ' v. holh , wielle .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site

Major Settlement