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- ↑ Wells, John C. (2008). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.). Longman. ISBN 978-1-4058-8118-0.
- ↑ Stansfeld, J. (1885). History of the Family of Stansfeld of Stansfield in the Parish of Halifax and its numerous branches. Leeds.
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- ↑ "Stansfield Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". HouseOfNames. January 2000. Archived from the original on 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
- ↑ Stansfeld, J. (1885). History of the Family of Stansfeld of Stansfield in the Parish of Halifax and its numerous branches. Leeds.
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