Woburn Sands

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Formerly named Hogsty End, renamed in the 19th century after Woburn nearby in neighbouring Bedfordshire. "Sands" refers to the sandy local soil.

Proper noun[edit]

Woburn Sands

  1. A town and civil parish with a town council in Milton Keynes borough, Buckinghamshire, England (OS grid ref SP9236).

Further reading[edit]

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