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Mr Woodhouse his close

Field in the Parish of Rearsby

Historical Forms

  • Mr Woodhouse his close 1712 Terrier
  • Mr Woodhouse headland 1745 Terrier

Etymology

Mr Woodhouse his close 1712, Mr Woodhouse headland 1745 (v. hēafod - land)