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Swinelops Wood

Other OS name in the Parish of Kirkby Malzeard

Historical Forms

  • Swyne loppes close 1540 Fount
  • High Swine Lops 1840 TA

Etymology

, Swyne loppes close 1540 Fount, High Swine Lops 1840TA , probably an unrecorded dial . word swine-lop ( v. swīn , loppe ' flea ' ) corresponding to swinelouse ' woodlouse, sowbug ' or the like , perhaps as a byname .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site