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Dedley Fm

Other OS name in the Parish of Whitchurch Canonicorum

Etymology

, cf. Deadleigh Bottom , Deadleigh Fence 1769DCMMap , Deadly Plot 1843TA , possibly a derogatory name for land once considered infertile or worn - out , v. dēad , Field 60 .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement