Jim,
A response from the Data Standards Unit, EH....
It's a variation of the word "stithy" which is Old Norse for anvil and has a
further definition of "forge, smithy" as defined in the compact OED
Hope this helps,
Claire
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From: South Yorks. Archaeology Service
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Sent: 15 March 2001 11:13
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Subject: Stiddy - what is it?
I've had an enquiry about a site which the enquirer says has a brick kiln
and "stiddy foot". The latter is not a term I know. Stiddy is listed in
the EH Thesaurus as a non-preferred term for Blacksmith's workshop. Does
anyone know anything more about this term, either as stiddy or stiddy foot?
Ta,
Jim McNeil, South Yorkshire Archaeology Service
PS Can I take it from the way that my enquiry on stat. undertakers developed
into a discussion on hedgerow regs that everyone is happy with the way
they're being consulted by gas, electricity and water? I'll take no
response as a big thumbs up to those nice people who enable you to heat and
light your house....
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