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Brook Ho

Other OS name in the Parish of Stalbridge

Etymology

, cf. Brook Md 1839TA , Robert atte Bro ( u ) ke , Thomas atte Bro (u )ke 1327SR , 1332 SR , v. brōc , atte ; Brook Ho is apparently Holehouse Barn 1811 OS , cf. Hole House Cl , Little Hold (sic)Cl 1839TA , perhaps to be associated with Adam atte Hole , Edward atte Hole 1327SR , 1332SR , v. atte , hol 1 ' hole, hollow ' .