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PLACENAME: Crosebi (first mentioned 1086 in the Domesday Book). Village with a cross. From Old Norse Krossabýr. Crossebeyam 1094; Magnam Crossby 1190; Great Crossby 1246; Crosseby Magna 1332.
Sea defences built during the early 20th century utilised older building materials.
A 15th century seal was found in Crosby in 1865. The old mill (1813) was a corn mill (listed Grade II). |