1419 (P.R.O.: PROB. 11/2B) f. 128 Item lego prioratui de ledes..simul cum vno vase argent' vocat' holiwaterstop' vno holiwaterstokke argent' vno paxbreed argent' cum vno pari crwettes argent'.
1483 c. 12 §2 No Merchant Stranger..shall bring into this Realm..Candlesticks, Holy-water Stopps.
1872 O. Shipley Holy Water Stoup, the stone, stoup, stock, vat..or other receptacle for holy water, placed near the entrance of churches.