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994:Dawson, George (8 March 2007).
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955:Dovemaster (31 October 2012).
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807:"Key to English Place-names"
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493:. A north aisle of two
478:The oldest part of the
468:Grade I listed building
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224:Postcode district
152:Ceremonial county
134:Unitary authority
112:73 miles (117 km)
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1027:Archbishops' Council
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