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Pricka Field

Other OS name in the Parish of Whixley

Historical Forms

  • Prickey(field) 1651 YAS
  • Pricker Field 1801 EnclA

Etymology

, Prickey (field )1651YAS , Pricker Field 1801EnclA , probably pricca ' prickle ' ( in plant - names ) , ēg ' water-meadow ' , feld .