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Windlehurst, Windlehurst Fold, Windlehurst Ho & Windlehurst Rd

Other OS name in the Parish of Stockport

Historical Forms

  • Windlehurst 1759 Earw
  • Windlehurst Fold 1842 OS
  • Windlehurst lane 1849 TA297
  • Windlehirst 1831 Bry

Etymology

, Windlehurst 1759 Earw, Windlehurst Fold 1842 OS, Windlehurst lane 1849TA 297, Windlehirst 1831 Bry , ' grassy hill ' , v. windle , hyrst , fald .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name