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Survey of English Place-Names

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Gledwing

Other OS name in the Parish of Kirkheaton

Historical Forms

  • Gleadwing 1720 WB32

Etymology

, Gleadwing (a field) 1720WB 32 , ' kite wing ' ( v. gleoda ) , possibly so called from its shape .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name