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Swinden Walls

Other OS name in the Parish of Penistone

Historical Forms

  • Swinden Walles 1636 WillY

Etymology

, 1647 YDr , 1808 Fairb , Swinden Walles 1636 WillY , v. Swinden supra , wall ' wall ' , doubtless here referring to the stone - walls of some enclosure .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name