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Survey of English Place-Names

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Monk's Riding

Other OS name in the Parish of Brinklow

Historical Forms

  • Monkysrydeing 1563 FF
  • Monkesruddyng t.Eliz Ct
  • Crossefurlong and Moncks Rideing 1673 FF

Etymology

is Monkysrydeing 1563FF , Monkesruddyng t. ElizCt , Crossefurlong and Moncks Rideing 1673FF . ' Monks' clearing , ' v. hryding .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site

Major Settlement