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the Old Knot

Other OS name in the Parish of Riby

Historical Forms

  • Old Knott Plot, Old Knott Plantation 1803 LindDep
  • Old Knot Plot 1844 ib

Etymology

( lost ) , 1828 Bry , Old Knott Plot , Old Knott Plantation 1803LindDep 29 , Old Knot Plot 1844ib , probably from ME  knot ( ON  knǫttr ) ' a hillock or the like ' . It was situated at Riby Bottom(i.e. Riby Grove Fm) infra .