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Julian's Bower

Other OS name in the Parish of Alkborough

Historical Forms

  • Julian's bower 1724 Stukeley
  • Gillian's bore (sic) 1697 Pryme

Etymology

, 1718BRA 1416 , 1768EnclA , Julian 's bower 1724 Stukeley, Gillian 's bore (sic)1697Pryme , the name of a maze cut in the turf , sometimes alternatively known as Troy Town .