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Survey of English Place-Names

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The Gwyle

Other OS name in the Parish of Corfe Castle

Etymology

, cf. foll. N Gwyle , S Gwyle , Guile 1717(c. 1734), Goil 1734DCMDeed , South Guile Withy Bed 1844TA , v. goyle , cf. prec.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement