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Breech Moss

Other OS name in the Parish of Frodsham

Historical Forms

  • Beech Moss 1780 EnclA 1842 OS
  • Breach Moss 1831 Bry
  • Brick Moss 1844 TA

Etymology

, Beech Moss 1780EnclA , 1842 OS, Breach Moss 1831 Bry, Brick Moss 1844TA , from bece 1 ' a valley-stream ' or brēc ' a breaking-in of land ' and mos .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name