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The Purser

Other OS name in the Parish of Shocklach

Historical Forms

  • The Purser Farm 1831 ib
  • Pyrshaigh, Purshaw 1625 Sheaf
  • Pursall, Pursell 1671 ib

Etymology

, The Purser Farm 1831 ib, Pyrshaigh , Purshaw 1625 Sheaf, Pursall , Pursell 1671 ib , cf. Great Pursa , Little Pursey , Pursa Field 1839TA , v. pyrige , sc(e)aga .