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Blackrow Cmn, Blackrow Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Lydlinch

Historical Forms

  • Blakerew(e) 1421 FF 1425 BMI 1432 FF 1433 HarlCh
  • Blackrewe 16 Shepherd2
  • Blacke Rowe 1646 SC
  • Blackrow 1811 OS
  • Black Row Fm 1840 TA
  • Blackrow Cmn 1844 ib

Etymology

Blackrow Cmn, Blackrow Fm (ST 727120), Blakerew (e )1421 FF, 1425 BM I, 1432 FF, 1433HarlCh , Blackrewe 16Shepherd 2, Blacke Rowe 1646 SC, Blackrow 1811 OS, Black Row Fm 1840TA , Blackrow Cmn 1844ib alt.app., v. blæc 'dark-coloured', rǣw 'row (of trees or houses)', cf. Hydes infra .