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Kitgill Hill

Other OS name in the Parish of Morland

Historical Forms

  • Lancaster, Lonkaster 1552–1730 PR(Mrl) 1672 NWm

Etymology

, 1859OS , probably from some Christopher or Kit Gill , who was doubtless related to the family of Gill of Morland 1662, 1665 PR(Mrl) . Lancaster Bank Wood , 1859OS , named from the local branch of the family of Lancaster , Lonkaster (1552–1730 PR(Mrl)freq , 1672NWm 353) .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site