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Douky Bottom Cave

Other OS name in the Parish of Arncliffe

Historical Forms

  • Dowkabottom Hole 1812 Whit

Etymology

, Dowkabottom Hole 1812 Whit 491 , probably NCy dial . douky ' damp, wet, misty ' , botm .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site