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Knighton Fm, Knighton Heath, Knighton Ho, Knighton Lane & Knighton Lodge

Other OS name in the Parish of Canford Magna

Etymology

( 1822EnclA ) , cf. Knyghton Meade 1544Ct , Knighton (Cross ) Bridge 1791 Boswell , Knighton Cross , Knighton Bottom 1811 OS , Knighton Plant .1841TA , all from Knighton supra .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement