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Survey of English Place-Names

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Dunge

Early-attested site in the Parish of Bratton

Historical Forms

  • Dengestret 1395,1397 NQv
  • Dunge 1773 AandD

Etymology

Dunge is Dengestret 1395, 1397 NQ v, Dunge 1773 A and D.Probably OE  dyncge , 'manure, manured land.' Cf. Denges Barn (PN Sx 145).

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement