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Standpitts Lane

Other OS name in the Parish of Gillingham

Historical Forms

  • la Stonputtes 1415 GillCt
  • Stanpits 1839 TA

Etymology

, la Stonputtes 1415GillCt , Stanpits 1839TA , ' stone pits ' , v. stān , pytt ; quarries are marked nearby ( 6″ ) .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement