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Casterton Lings

Other OS name in the Parish of Great Casterton

Historical Forms

  • The Lynge 1545 Surv
  • East Lings, North Lings, South-Lings 1798 Plan
  • Casterton Lings 1806 Map 1824 O
  • The Lings 1943 Map 1950 Burghley

Etymology

( locally ) , The Lynge 1545Surv , East Lings , North Lings , South -Lings 1798Plan , Casterton Lings 1806 Map, 1824 O, The Lings 1943Map , 1950Burghley . The Earl of Exeter was lord of the manor in 1684Wright , v. lyng .