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Vimpennys Common

Other OS name in the Parish of Redwick and Northwick

Historical Forms

  • Wimpenny 1777 M

Etymology

, 1830 M , Wimpenny 1777 M , probably a nickname ' win-penny ' for a piece of profitable land .