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Survey of English Place-Names

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Breaches Copse

Other OS name in the Parish of Compton Beauchamp

Historical Forms

  • Brechia, Brachia c.1150–60 Frid c.1425
  • The Breaches, Great Breach 1838 TA

Etymology

, Brechia , Brachia c. 1150–60 (c. 1425) Frid, The Breaches , Great Breach 1838TA , v. brēc .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement