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Lamb's Fm and Wells' Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of East Guldeford

Historical Forms

  • Welles 1552 Pat

Etymology

Lamb's Fm and Wells' Fm (6″) are probably to be associated with the families of Stephen Lambe of Peasmarsh (1642 WillsL) or Lamb of Rye (a common name) and Alexander Welles (1552 Pat).

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Major Settlement