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Mellor Knoll

Other OS name in the Parish of Slaidburn

Historical Forms

  • Mellerknow 1652 ParlSurv
  • Meller Knowl 1771 M

Etymology

, Mellerknow 1652ParlSurv , Meller Knowl 1771 M , from the surname ( derived from Mellor La 73 ) , and cnoll ' hillock ' .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name