Spong

Type

Coastline, Field

Area of origin

SE England

Area of use

SE England

An irregular, narrow, projecting part of a field. A tongue shaped piece of land or field.

Also, a long narrow peninsula.
[T.W.]

Etymology

Example locations

  • The Spong at Hulver Farm
    St Michael South Elmham, Suffolk

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Entry contributors:

Tobias Watkin