Broad Halfpenny DownBroad Halfpenny Down, Hambledon |
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hill, down |
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parish: county: |
Hambledon Hampshire |
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Coates 1989 |
Broad Halfpenny Down otherwise: Broad Halfpenny, 1647 |
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Coates 1989 BROAD HALFPENNY (DOWN), hill in Hambledon Famous as the birthplace of cricket. 'Broad' is self explanatory for this wide open space. 'Halfpenny' remains obscure. |