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The Henholes

Other OS name in the Parish of Swallow

Historical Forms

  • Henne holles 1601 Terrier
  • hen holes 1606 Terrier, Hen
  • holes 1697 Terrier
  • Henholes 1824 O
  • Henhole 1828 Bry

Etymology

, Henne holles 1601Terrier , hen holes 1606Terrier , Hen holes 1697Terrier , Henholes 1824 O, Henhole 1828 Bry , presumably ' thehollows where (wild) hens are found ' , v. henn , hol 1 .