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Sir Johns Pen

Field in the Parish of Oadby

Historical Forms

  • Sir Johns Pen 1697 Terrier
  • Sir John Lambs Land 1700 Terrier 1703 Terrier
  • Sir John Lamb 1607 Nichols

Etymology

Sir Johns Pen 1697 (v. penn), Sir John Lambs Land 1700, 1703 (v. land) (note Sir John Lamb 1607 Nichols)

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Major Settlement