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West Lears Fm

Other OS name in the Parish of Thorncombe

Historical Forms

  • Westlees 1811 OS

Etymology

, Westlees 1811 OS , v. lǣs ' pasture ' , for the development cf. James Learssupra , (Gt ) King Lears (sic!)1841TA , and Horslears PN D 635 , Oxenlears ib 641 .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement