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Martin Hall Fm

Early-attested site in the Parish of Blyth

Historical Forms

  • Marton 1316,1391 YDxii,107
  • Morton 1361 ib
  • Martin 1771 M

Etymology

Martin Hall Fm, Marton 1316, 1391 YD xii, 107, Morton 1361 ib, Martin 1771 M. 'Boundary farm', v. (ge)mǣre, tūn , and cf. Martin Nt 80, which is nearby across the county boundary.