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Whinney Close Wood

Other OS name in the Parish of Kendal

Historical Forms

  • Whinny paddock & wood 1836 KCR

Etymology

, Whinny paddock & wood 1836KCR , v. hvin ' gorse ' .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name