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Sheet 105 Plan 13 Parish of Bywell St Peter

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Jerry’s Leap Jerry’s Leap John Fewster 19 chains N. E. of A point on the Mere Burn.
Jerry’s Leap Thomas Askew Long Rigs Wood. It is supposed that a man
Jerry’s Leap John Askew called Jerry has leaped the
stream at this point when
chased by some Rebels – there
has been some stones quarried
at this point which makes it
considerably wider than it formerly
has been.
Longriggs Wood Longriggs Wood John Fewster 19 chains S. W. of A long narrow wood
Longriggs Wood Thomas Askew Jerry’s Leap. of fir & forest trees.
Longriggs Wood John Askew
Fine Lane Fine Lane John Fewster 30 chains West of A ordinary Township
Fine Lane Thomas Askew Jerry’s Leap. Road leading from the
Fine Lane John Askew Village of Newlands to
Shotley Bridge the
name does not extend
further than the Bridge
across Mere Burn.
Thomas Grehan Civil Assistant

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