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Brightholmlee
Brightholmlee is a small rural hamlet situated within the City of Sheffield in England. The hamlet falls within the Stannington Ward of the City. It is located 6.2 miles (10 km) north-west of the city centre and west of Wharncliffe Side within Bradfield Parish. Previously a farming community, it consist of four farmsteads, Manor Farm, Old Hall Farm, High Lea Farm and Lee Farm. It is now almost entirely residential with the last working farm being sold for development in 2013. History The name Brightholmlee originates from the Old English language, ''“Bright”'' is probably a modern derivation of an Anglo Saxon personal name, such as Brihtric or Beorhtweald, ''“holm”'' indicates land surrounded partly by streams, while ''“lee”'' means woodland glade. The earliest recorded reference to the hamlet were documented in 1309 and 1314 when Ralph de Brightomlee witnessed deeds at Westmondhalgh and Wigtwizzle. Ralph died in 1335 and his son John inherited lands in Westmo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brightholmlee From The South
Brightholmlee is a small rural Hamlet (place), hamlet situated within the City of Sheffield in England. The hamlet falls within the Stannington Ward of the City. It is located 6.2 miles (10 km) north-west of the city centre and west of Wharncliffe Side within Bradfield, South Yorkshire, Bradfield Parish. Previously a Agriculture, farming community, it consist of four farmsteads, Manor Farm, Old Hall Farm, High Lea Farm and Lee Farm. It is now almost entirely residential with the last working farm being sold for development in 2013. History The name Brightholmlee originates from the Old English language, ''“Bright”'' is probably a modern derivation of an Anglo-Saxons, Anglo Saxon personal name, such as Brihtric or Beorhtweald, ''“holm”'' indicates land surrounded partly by streams, while ''“lee”'' means woodland glade. The earliest recorded reference to the hamlet were documented in 1309 and 1314 when Ralph de Brightomlee witnessed deeds at Westmondhalgh and Wigt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
