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Wem Moss

Other OS name in the Parish of Wem

Historical Forms

  • Wem Heath 1840 TA
  • Northwodegrene 1745 PR(L)

Etymology

, 1833 OS . This area is Wem Heath 1840TA , and there are two Heath Fields and two Moss Fields adjoining . 1833 OS shows Northwood Green by the village ; this is Northwodegrene 1745 PR(L) 10 .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name