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White Hills otherwise Dilkes 's Close

Field in the Parish of Little Casterton

Historical Forms

  • White Hills otherwise Dilkes 's Close 1796 Whit

Etymology

White Hills otherwise Dilkes 's Close 1796(perh. from dial. white'dry, open pasture' and the surn. Dilkes)

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement