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Blackmarsh Ctgs, Blackmarsh Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Castleton

Historical Forms

  • Blakemersshe 1531,1538 Digby
  • blackemershe (bridge) 1569–74 Map
  • Black(e)marsh(e) 1614,1677 Digby
  • Black Marsh (Mdw) 1733 DROMap 1845 TA

Etymology

Blackmarsh Ctgs, Blackmarsh Fm (ST 650177), Blakemersshe 1531, 1538Digby , blackemershe (bridge )1569–74Map , Black(e)marsh (e )1614, 1677Digby , Black Marsh (Mdw )1733DROMap , 1845TA , v. blæc 'black, dark-coloured', mersc 'marsh'.