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Micklefield Ho

Other OS name in the Parish of Guiseley

Historical Forms

  • Mikilthwayte, Mykylthwayte 1540 MinAcct

Etymology

, probably Mikilthwayte , Mykylthwayte 1540MinAcct , v. mikill , þveit ' clearing ' ; the substitution of -field would be assisted by the common dial . pronunciation of -thwaite as -fit .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site