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Survey of English Place-Names

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Leapgar furlonge

Field in the Parish of Duns Tew

Historical Forms

  • Leapgar furlonge 1685 UNKNOWN_SOURCE

Etymology

Leapgar furlonge(Lipyate 1634, a leap-gate is a gate which keepscattle and sheep from straying, but can be leapt by deer)

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Major Settlement