Frisby, Leicestershire
Frisby is a hamlet, deserted medieval village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 26. The modern hamlet is situated between Gaulby and Billesdon, the ancient village site is nearby to the south-east, and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Approaching Frisby from Gaulby
The name 'Frisby' means 'farm/settlement of the Frisians'.[1]
References
- "Key to English Place-names". kepn.nottingham.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 10 August 2021. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
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