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Holton Cross

Other OS name in the Parish of Waltham

Historical Forms

  • Houlton Crosse 1606 Terrier
  • Holton Crosse 1715 Terrier

Etymology

, 1771EnclA , Houlton Crosse 1606Terrier ,Holton Crosse 1715Terrier , cf. howton crosse furlonge 1625Terrier , Great Holton Cross , Little Holton Cross 1769LCM , Holton Cross Cover 1824O, 1831Monson , 1838Brace , from the neighbouring parish of Holton le Clay and cros .