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Crane Well Dike

Other OS name in the Parish of Bolton upon Dearne

Historical Forms

  • Cranewell Close 1839 TA

Etymology

, Cranewell Close 1839TA , v. cran ' crane ' , wella ; cf. Tranelandhades 1396 Brett ( from ON  trani ' crane ' , land , hēafod ) .