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Holbrook Fm

Other OS name in the Parish of Wick and Abson

Historical Forms

  • Holebroc, Holebrok 1189 GlastonInq 1221,1361 Ass
  • Holbroke 1554 FF

Etymology

, Holebroc , Holebrok 1189 GlastonInq, 1221, 1361Ass , Holbroke 1554FF , ' stream running in a hollow ' , v. hol 2 , brōc .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement