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Dichacre

Field in the Parish of Allington

Historical Forms

  • Dichacre 1340 Cl
  • the Higher Ditch ( e ) acres 1605 Ilch
  • the Lower Ditch ( e ) acres 1605 Ilch

Etymology

Dichacre 1340, the Higher Ditch(e) acres, the Lower Ditch(e) acres 1605(v. dīc, æcer)

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement