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Trindledown Barn, Trindledown Border and Trindledown Copse

Other OS name in the Parish of Great Shefford

Historical Forms

  • Farther Trindle Down and Hither Trindle Down 1838 TA

Etymology

( 1830 OS ) ( 1830 OS ) , Farther Trindle Down and Hither Trindle Down 1838TA , v. trendel ; there does not appear to be a circular hill here , so the reference may be to a man - made circle , such as a ring - ditch .