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Survey of English Place-Names

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Ward Bank & Ward Place

Other OS name in the Parish of Kirkburton

Historical Forms

  • Wardplace 1709 WMB
  • Werd Place 1771 M

Etymology

, Wardplace 1709 WMB, Werd Place 1771 M , doubtless the surname Ward , v. banke , place .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site