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Knowle's Mill

Other OS name in the Parish of Alderley

Historical Forms

  • Nowels Mill 1777 M
  • Knowle Mill 1830 M
  • Knowley 1624 PR

Etymology

, Nowels Mill 1777 M, Knowle Mill 1830 M, probably namedfrom the family of George Knowley 1624 PR 10, 54 .