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Survey of English Place-Names

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Whin Fell

Other OS name in the Parish of Slaidburn

Historical Forms

  • Winfell 1771 M

Etymology

, Winfell 1771 M , v. hvin ' gorse ' , fjall .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name