Denmark MeadowDenmark Meadow, Winchester |
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Winchester Hampshire |
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The place is described in text Leland 1535-43 |
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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. |