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the Lyd Hole

Other OS name in the Parish of Pontesbury

Historical Forms

  • Lyd Hole 1833 OS
  • Lythe Hole Meadow and Piece 1842 TA

Etymology

, Lyd Hole 1833 OS, Lythe Hole Meadow and Piece 1842TA . This is a deep rocky hollow with a waterfall , at G.R . 415056 , another instance of hlith , v. Pontesford Hill supra .