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Marl Close

Other OS name in the Parish of Frampton

Historical Forms

  • Marle Close 1673 Sheridan
  • Marle closes 1781 Hutch3
  • (Further) Marl Close 1839 TA

Etymology

( 1939 Kelly ) , Marle Close 1673Sheridan , Marle closes 1781 Hutch3, (Further ) Marl Close 1839TA , cf. ye way upon Marle 1670Sheridan , a gate at Marell 1678Sheridan , the way from Marlegate 1680Sheridan , Marle field 1781 Hutch3 , v. marle .