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Survey of English Place-Names

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Wath upon Dearne

Parish in the County of West Riding of Yorkshire

Etymology

West Melton township, which was originally part of Brampton Bierlow, is now united with Wath upon Dearne to form Wath upon Dearne Urban District. Wentworth now includes the Nether Haugh part of Greasbrough (181infra ).

Major Settlements

Other places in this Parish