I am indebted to Paul down Stoke Road for the article on 'Lost Village of Labrador' he sent in to me.
The medieval map (above) was included. Of great interest are the place names, some of them familiar but others are real shockers. Present day name of one of the lanes running from Forches Hill eastwards is Butterfly Lane. The medieval map shows it as 'Better Flee Lane' and there is a good reason for this unusual name. At the old cross stood a gibbet or gallows, positioned high up on the hill to be evident for all to see. The corruption to Butterfly Lane may or may not have been accidental, but is intriguing, nevertheless. A fascinating map, I think you will agree.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
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