~ Holdenhurst - Yesterday ~

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~ Ye Olde Maps ~

It is recorded that the village of Holdenhurst was once called Holeest, meaning Holly Copse, from the old english 'holegn', 'holly' and 'hyrst' meaning 'copse'. In succeeding centuries it was spelt Holehurst (12th century), Holhurst (13th century), Hollehurst (14th) century, Holnehurst (15th century), Holnest (16th century) - Holly trees still abound in the lanes around the village.

A few old maps of the area have been located which feature the village of Holdenhurst and its many name changes - click on a map below for a larger image.

circa 1575

circa 1611

circa 1791

circa 1845

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