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Survey of English Place-Names

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Birch Holt

Other OS name in the Parish of Birch

Historical Forms

  • Aldholt(e) 1320 DeedsEnrolled 1384 Cl
  • Old(e)holt(e) 1543 FF 1594 N

Etymology

is Aldholt (e )1320Deeds Enrolled , 1384 Cl, Old(e)holt (e )1543FF , 1594 N . ' The old wood , ' v. holt . Cf. Old Oak Wood in Acton (Mx) , Eldeholt 1380 Cl .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Major Settlement