
What is recorded here
Said to be named after an English forester named Throunce who planted much of the wood from seed. Spelling taken from The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0298, Page 219
Carraig Throunce is believed to derive its name from an English forester, Throunce, who was responsible for planting significant areas of woodland from seed. The hill's prominence lies in its historical association with early forestry efforts in the region.
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