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Lytchett Beacon

Other OS name in the Parish of Lytchett Minster

Historical Forms

  • Lechiot becon 1575 Saxton
  • Litchet Beacon 1774 Hutch1

Etymology

, Lechiot becon 1575Saxton, Litchet Beacon 1774 Hutch1 , a hill commanding ' a very extensive prospect of Pool - Bay . Here was formerly a beacon ' ( Hutch1 2130 ) , v. (ge)bēacon .