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Lee Brook, Lee Wood

Other OS name in the Parish of Wath upon Dearne

Historical Forms

  • Leehawll 1591 WillY
  • Lee 1661 PRWath 1771 M
  • Lee 1841 O.S.
  • Lee Brook & Wood 1843 TA

Etymology

, Leehawll 1591 WillY, Lee 1661PRWath, 1771 M, Lee 1841 O.S., Lee Brook & Wood 1843TA , v. lēah ' clearing ' , brōc , wudu .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name