English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Threeleg Cross

Other OS name in the Parish of Ticehurst

Historical Forms

  • Threlegged Crosse 1556 Ct
  • Threlegg' Crosse 1562 Ct

Etymology

is Threlegged Crosse 1556Ct , Threlegg ' Crosse 1562Ct . Cf. Three legged cross in Brede .