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Survey of English Place-Names

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Borren Ho

Other OS name in the Parish of Brough

Historical Forms

  • Borowans 1402 IpmR
  • Burgwans 1422 ib
  • Borronhouge (sic for -house) 1662 PR(B)
  • -house(s) 1669,1670 ib
  • Borrons 1763 ib

Etymology

, Borowans 1402 IpmR, Burgwans 1422 ib, Borronhouge (sic for -house )1662PR(B), -house (s )1669, 1670 ib, Borrons 1763 ib , v. burgæsn ' cairn,heap of stones ' , hūs .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name