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Kirkby Malzeard

Parish in the County of West Riding of Yorkshire

Etymology

The township of Hartwith which is a detached part of this parish is included in Ripon parish (146supra ) for the convenience of the topographical arrangement. Much of the parish was in the Honour of Kirkby Malzeard (as were some parts of Ripon parish); the Honour was sometimes known as Kirkbyshire (v. 78supra ).

Major Settlements

Other places in this Parish

Other OS name