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Abdy

Abdy

Hamlet in South Yorkshire, England

For the surname, see Abdy (surname).
See also: Abdi

Abdy is a hamlet in South Yorkshire, England.[1] Abdy is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Swinton.

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The earliest reference to Abdy is in the 13th century in the cartulary of Monk Bretton Priory. It is possible that it was founded as a medieval grange and that its name is derived from the French for abbey (in this case Monk Bretton Priory or Roche Abbey).[2]

Section of Roman earthworks near Abdy

Earthworks for a Roman Ridge Dyke runs along the southern and eastern sides of Abdy.[1][3] To the north of the village is Wath Golf Course.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Ordnance Survey: Landranger map sheet 111 Sheffield & Doncaster (Rotherham, Barnsley & Thorne) (Map). Ordnance Survey. 2014. ISBN 9780319229354.
  2. [2]
    "Rotherham Character Zone Descriptions" (PDF). South Yorkshire Historic Environment Characterisation. pp. 446–7. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  3. [3]
    Historic England. "Roman Ridge: section 400yds (370m) long S of Abdy Farm (1004810)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 December 2016.


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