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Anne's Well

Other OS name in the Parish of Shap

Historical Forms

  • Annywell, Anniewell 1694 PR 1842 TA
  • Ann Well 1744 PR

Etymology

, 1859OS , Annywell , Anniewell 1694 PR, 1842TA , Ann Well 1744 PR , doubtless ' a spring dedicated to St Anne ' , v. wella .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement