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Survey of English Place-Names

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South Haven Point

Other OS name in the Parish of Studland

Historical Forms

  • Sowthe Havyn Poynte 1539 LP
  • South(h)aven Point(e) 1575 Saxton 1581 Hutch3
  • South Haven 1811 OS

Etymology

, Sowthe Havyn Poynte 1539 LP,South (h )aven Point (e )1575 Saxton, 1581 Hutch3, South Haven 1811 OS , at the entrance to Poole Harbour opposite North Haven Point in Parkstone par . infra , v. sūð , hæfen 1 , point .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement