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Parsons Park

Other OS name in the Parish of Sebergham

Historical Forms

  • the Parson's park 1610 Denton
  • Parson Parke 1677 Rental

Etymology

( 6 ″ ) is the Parson 's park 1610 Denton, Parson Parke 1677Rental . NB ( ii , 134 – 5 ) says the reign of King John this was acquired by John Franceys , parson of Caldbeck , and joined to the glebe . In 1677 (Rental ) it was held by Parson Savadge .