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Survey of English Place-Names

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Ashby Decoy Fm

Other OS name in the Parish of Ashby

Historical Forms

  • Decoy Ho 1828 ib

Etymology

, Decoy Ho 1828ib , there is still a large Decoy ( 9 miles W . of Brigg , ) abounding in wild ducks and other aquatic birds and having near it a handsome mansion , called Decoy Cottage , built in 1841 , by its owner and occupier , Hy . Healey , Esq . 1842 White .