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The Dam

Other OS name in the Parish of Wakefield

Historical Forms

  • the Milnedame 1579 WfdBurg
  • Wakefield Dam 1709 WMB

Etymology

, the Milnedame 1579 WfdBurg, Wakefield Dam 1709WMB , v. myln , dammr ; cf. the mylne of Wakfeld 172infra ; this is distinct from Mill Dam infra and was apparently where Ings Beck ran into the Calder which is dammed at this place .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site