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Damhead, Dam Lane

Other OS name in the Parish of Mobberley

Historical Forms

  • The Dam-head 1617 Orm2
  • Dam Head, Dam Head Lane 1842 OS
  • Cherry Lane 1831 Bry

Etymology

( 101–790795 ) ( 101–790795 to 800780 ) , The Dam-head 1617 Orm2, Dam Head , Dam Head Lane 1842OS, Cherry Lane 1831 Bry , cf. Damstead 1847TA , v. damme ' a milldam ' , hēafod , stede , cf. Mobberly Mill infra , Cherry Ho supra .