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Load Lane

Other OS name in the Parish of Leigh

Etymology

, cf. Hr Load Nap & Lr Load Nap 1840TA and perhaps to be associated with William de la Lade 13Ilch ( a witness in a deed relating to Melbury O . par . ) , v. (ge)lād ' water-course, river-crossing ' , cnæpp ; there are several fords nearby across Wriggle River and its feeders .