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Shay Hill

Other OS name in the Parish of Crofton

Historical Forms

  • Croftonsahe 1286 WCR
  • The Shay 1802 EnclA
  • Shay Hill Close 1844 TA

Etymology

, Croftonsahe 1286 WCR, The Shay 1802EnclA 118, Shay Hill Close 1844TA , v. sceaga ' copse ' , hyll .