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Dirtcar, Durkar Ho

Early-attested site in the Parish of Sandal Magna

Historical Forms

  • Dritker, Drytker 1285,1307,1314 WCR
  • Dirkar 1377–99 DodsN
  • Dirker 1522 YDvi 1587 WillY 1695 Sand
  • Dircar 1605 FF
  • Dricar 1447 DodsN
  • Dirtcarr(e) 1514 FF 1688 YAS 1709 WMB
  • Durcker 1614 FF

Etymology

Dirtcar, Durkar Ho, Dritker , Drytker 1285, 1307, 1314 WCR, Dirkar 1377–99 DodsN, Dirker 1522 YD vi, 1587 WillY, 1695Sand 2, Dircar 1605 FF, Dricar 1447 DodsN, Dirtcarr (e )1514 FF, 1688YAS 97, 1709 WMB, Durcker 1614 FF. 'Dirt marsh', v. drit , kjarr .