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Pyemoss Barn, Pyethorns

Other OS name in the Parish of Long Preston

Historical Forms

  • Pyemoss Farm 1848 TA
  • Pythorne(s) 1586,1588 WillY

Etymology

, Pyemoss Farm 1848TA , Pythorne (s )1586, 1588WillY , v. pīe 2 ' magpie ' , mos ' bog ' , þorn .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site