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May's Hill

Other OS name in the Parish of Wootton Wawen

Historical Forms

  • Maids Hill 1830 O.S.
  • Mays Hill c.1840 TA

Etymology

is Maids Hill 1830 O.S., Mays Hill c. 1840TA . Cf. Maydes lane 1608LRMB and May 's Wood near by .