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Rods Beck

Other OS name in the Parish of Kirkheaton

Historical Forms

  • Rods Hill 1843 O.S.
  • (Upper) Rods 1720 WB32 1847 TA

Etymology

, Rods Hill 1843 O.S., (Upper ) Rods 1720WB 32, 1847TA , probably rod 1 ' clearing ' .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name