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Monument record MDR5041 - Swathwick, Medieval Settlement (site of)

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Swathwick is mentioned as early 1270, when it is written as 'Swathweyt', possibly meaning a clearing beside a path. (1) Two farms occupy a small hillock, in an ideal situation. There is a grass-covered platform. (2)

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  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Cameron, K. 1959. 'The Place-Names of Derbyshire, Part II', English Place-Name Society. pp 330-331.
  • <2> Index: NDAT. 2769. 2769.

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Grid reference Centred SK 363 679 (100m by 100m) (Centre)
Civil Parish WINGERWORTH, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE

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Apr 16 2015 11:36AM

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