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Survey of English Place-Names

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Orrishmere Fm

Other OS name in the Parish of Cheadle

Historical Forms

  • Hollins Mere 1831 Bry
  • Hollin Mere Farm 1842 OS
  • Orange Mere 1844 TA97,v.

Etymology

, Hollins Mere 1831 Bry, Hollin Mere Farm 1842 OS, Orange Mere 1844TA 97, v. holegn ' holly-tree ' , mere 1 ' a pool ' .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name