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The Twittens, Havant blue plaque

Blue plaque
The Twittens, Havant blue plaque
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What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: The Twittens. An old local name signifying a town footpath. These ancient tracks were often referred to by old inhabitants as 'Back Lanes'. Twittens means 'Betwixt and Between' in country dialect. Recorded plaque organisation: Rotary Club of Havant, Havant Borough Council.
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The Twittens refers to an ancient network of footpaths in Havant, indicative of medieval urban planning where such lanes facilitated local movement; the term 'Twittens' reflects regional dialect, signifying paths that run 'betwixt and between' properties or areas.

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