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the Rectory

Other OS name in the Parish of Grainsby

Historical Forms

  • the Rectory 1668,1671 Terrier
  • ye Rectory 1668,1671 Terrier
  • ye Rectory 1703 Terrier
  • one dwelling House called the Rectory 1864 Terrier
  • ye parsonage c.1577,1724 Terrier
  • ye parsonage-house 1638 Terrier
  • One Parsonage hous 1706 Terrier
  • Pars.n 1828 Bry

Etymology

, the Rectory 1668, 1671Terrier , y e Rectory 1668, 1671Terrier , ye Rectory 1703Terrier , one dwelling House called the Rectory 1864Terrier , y e parsonage c.1577, 1724Terrier , y e parsonage-house 1638Terrier ,One Parsonage hous 1706Terrier , Pars .n1828 Bry , cf. Grainesbie parsonage plott 1628Terrier .