the meaning of the name hugh is mind, spirit.
what is the meaning of the name hugh?
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the name hugh is derived from an old english word 'hoh' meaning a promontory or elevated ground. the garrison was originally known as the hugh or hugh hill. the same word is used in plymouth hoe and hoe point on gugh. cemeteries containing native british people, were found in 1949 and 1960 on the porthcress side of the town, when housing was built. the remains are dated from the 1st to 4th century. a roman altar was found on the garrison in the 19th century and is now in tresco abbey gardens. the area has not been excavated so there may be an undiscovered shrine or temple. during medieval times old town was the main centre of population but from the 17th century onwards, due to its sheltered harbour, hugh town began to grow. star castle was built in 1593, the quay in 1601 and in the 18th century, as the military defences increased, the hugh became known as the garrison.
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