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Why do so many County Durham and North Yorkshire places end in by, wick or ley?

The North East has an abundance of places with names ending in by, wick or ley - like Thornaby, Hardwick and Stanley. But why?

The North East has an abundance of places with names ending in by, wick or ley - like Thornaby, Hardwick and Stanley. But why?

18 days ago·County Durham, United Kingdom

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The Northern Echo broke the news in County Durham, United Kingdom 18 days ago on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

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