Denmark Meadow

Denmark Meadow, Winchester
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Winchester
Hampshire

refce: JandMN

description
The place is described in text Leland 1535-43

refce: Leland 1535-43
On the south side of Hyde Abbay betwixt it and the waulle is a meadow caullid Denmark, wher the fame is that Guido Erle of Warwik killid great Colebrande the Dane singulari certamine.
Minns says:- Guy, Earl of Warwick, according to the legend, slew Colbrand, champion of the Danes, cut off the giant's head and brought it in triumph into the city.

   Old Hampshire Gazetteer - JandMN: 2001