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Washfield Lane

Other OS name in the Parish of Treeton

Historical Forms

  • Walsefelde 1546 YChant
  • Washfeildes 1662 Glebe
  • Washfield 1792 Fairb

Etymology

, Walsefelde 1546 YChant, Washfeildes 1662Glebe ,Washfield 1792 Fairb , v. wæsce ' a place for washing (sheep) ' , feld ; Walse - is probably an error for Wasse - .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site

Major Settlement