"Woburn Sands" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Formerly named Hogsty End, renamed in the 19th century after Woburn nearby in neighbouring Bedfordshire. "Sands" refers to the sandy local soil. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Woburn Sands}} Woburn Sands
  1. A town and civil parish with a town council in Milton Keynes borough, Buckinghamshire, England (OS grid ref SP9236). Categories (place): Civil parishes of England, Places in Buckinghamshire, England, Places in England, Towns in Buckinghamshire, England, Towns in England
    Sense id: en-Woburn_Sands-en-name-Q8NVOuPB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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