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Survey of English Place-Names

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Church Pulverbatch

Major Settlement in the Parish of Church Pulverbatch

Historical Forms

  • Chirchetona de Pulrebeche 1221 HAC

Etymology

The castle is an impressive motte and bailey. VCH VIII131 says it was still occupied in 1205, but was not regarded as a manor house in 1292. The village has obviously been laid out at the foot of the castle.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement

Field