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Monument record MDR5161 - Possible deserted settlement, Brassington Lane, Egstow, Tupton

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On the west side of Brassington Lane at approximately SK 3906 6496 are visible signs of platforms, possibly representing deserted settlement on the top of the hillock. (1) Egstow is mentioned in Domesday Book as 'Tegestou', meaning 'Ecga's or Ecgi's place'. (2)

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  • <1> Index: NDAT. 2768. 2768.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Cameron, K. 1959. 'The Place-Names of Derbyshire, Part II', English Place-Name Society.

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Grid reference Centred SK 3908 6495 (49m by 46m) Centre
Civil Parish TUPTON, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE

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May 11 2022 11:51AM

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