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Blackaton Manor

Other OS name in the Parish of Widdecombe in the Moor

Historical Forms

  • Blakedon 1238 Ass
  • Blacadun 1249 FF
  • Blackdon 1570 Ct

Etymology

is Blakedon 1238Ass , Blacadun 1249 FF,Blackdon 1570Ct . ' Dark hill , ' v. blæc , dun .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement