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Brock Thorn

Other OS name in the Parish of Slaidburn

Historical Forms

  • Brokthornes, Brocthornes c.1200,1205–11 Sawl7d,11d
  • Brokthorne 1538 MinAcct
  • Brook Thorn 1767 PRGis 1771 M

Etymology

, 1822 Langd , Brokthornes , Brocthornes c. 1200, 1205–11Sawl 7d,11d, Brokthorne 1538MinAcct , Brook Thorn 1767 PRGis, 1771 M , ' badger thorns ' , v. brocc , þorn .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name