History of Bolham
Bolham is a small hamlet in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, located near the village of Winthorpe, north of Newark-on-Trent. The name is of Old English origin, possibly meaning 'homestead by the tree trunks' or 'rounded hill homestead'. Bolham has been an agricultural settlement since at least medieval times, situated on the fertile land of the Trent valley. The area around Newark has a rich history, from its Roman road connections to the famous Civil War sieges of Newark Castle. Bolham's quiet position amid farmland provides a contrast to the busy market town nearby.