Abdy
For the surname, see Abdy (surname).
Coordinates: 53°28′N 1°21′W / 53.47°N 01.35°W
See also: Abdi
Abdy is a small village in South Yorkshire, England.[1] Abdy is located about 2 miles (3.2 km) west of Swinton
Its name came from Old French abadie = "land belonging to an abbey" (in this case Monk Bretton Priory or Roche Abbey).
Earthworks for a Roman Ridge Dyke runs along the southern and eastern sides of Abdy.[1]
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