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Holland

Started by: christine marsden (739) 

Was there a place called Holland in the 1700s in Wigan or was it upholland?

Started: 30th Dec 2021 at 19:57

Posted by: PeterP (11291)

Christine the manor was Skelmersdale and in 1319 a priory was established under the Holland name. So has not to confuse an area near Ormskirk called Down Holland the village changed its name to Upholland

Replied: 31st Dec 2021 at 09:48

 

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