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Survey of English Place-Names

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Broad Fen

Other OS name in the Parish of Dilham

Historical Forms

  • Brodfen 1590to1597 CtDilham
  • Bradfenn 1594,1596 ib
  • Broad Fen 1838 TA

Etymology

, Brodfen 1590 to 1597Ct Dilham , Bradfenn 1594, 1596ib , Broad Fen 1838TA , v. brād , fenn .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site

Major Settlement