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Survey of English Place-Names

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Hen Tor

Other OS name in the Parish of Shaugh

Historical Forms

  • Hyndetorr 1375 Ct
  • Hyndetorre, Hendetorre, Hentorre 1474 Ct

Etymology

is Hyndetorr 1375Ct (p), Hyndetorre , Hendetorre , Hentorre 1474Ct . ' Hinds'torr . '

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement