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Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A place in England:; A deserted village in Hornsea parish, East Riding of Yorkshire (OS grid ref TA1949 (approx))
2. 2
   A place in England:; A hamlet in Donington parish, South Holland district, Lincolnshire (OS grid ref TF2036).
3. 3
   A place in England:; A settlement in Thurlby parish, South Kesteven district, Lincolnshire (OS grid ref TF0917).
4. 4
   A place in England:; A small village and civil parish in West Lindsey district, Lincolnshire (OS grid ref SK8997).
5. 5
   A place in England:; A suburb of Mirfield, Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees, West Yorkshire (OS grid ref SE2121).

Etymology

Blend of north + thorpe.

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