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Kiddow Spring

Other OS name in the Parish of Rothwell

Historical Forms

  • Kidholt 1501 Nost44d
  • Thorpspring 1501 ib

Etymology

, Kidholt 1501Nost 44d, v. kide, holt 'wood'; the spring or'plantation' was called Thorpspring 1501 ib , v. spring .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement