English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Bagga Tor

Other OS name in the Parish of Petertavy

Historical Forms

  • Baketorre 1238 Ass
  • Baggetorre 1333 SR
  • Bagetor 1488 Rental

Etymology

is Baketorre 1238Ass (p), Baggetorre 1333SR (p), Bagetor 1488Rental . ' Bacga 's torr ' or ' Bacca 's . '

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement