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Scampton Gorse

Other OS name in the Parish of Scampton

Historical Forms

  • Great Furze Close, Little Furze Close 1847 FLMisc 1849 TA
  • Furze Close 1849 TA
  • Furze pasture 1847 FLMisc 1849 TA 1868 Padley
  • Great Furze, Little Furze 1868 ib

Etymology

1824 O , Great Furze Close , Little Furze Close 1847FLMisc ,1849TA , Furze Close 1849TA , Furze pasture 1847FLMisc , 1849TA ,1868 Padley, Great Furze , Little Furze 1868 ib .