High and Low Mossthorn
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bellbank
Historical Forms
- Maspaynen c.1236 Weth
- Masthorne 1538 LP
- Maschethorne t.Ed6 LanerA
- Mashethorne 1552 CW(OS)xiii
- Masthorn c.1560 LanerA
- Masthorue 1561 Liddesdale
- The Masthorn 1576 S
- Mossethorne 1696 Netherby
Etymology
The forms are too late for interpretation.