from Highnam (Gloucs) which is recorded as Hynehamme in the 12th century. The place-name derives from Old English hīgna genitive plural form of hīwan ‘members of a religious community’ + hamm ‘enclosure [...]
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What is the origin of the name Hynam?
from Highnam (Gloucs) which is recorded as Hynehamme in the 12th century. The place-name derives from Old English hīgna genitive plural form of hīwan ‘members of a religious community’ + hamm ‘enclosure [...]