Leacet Hill
Other OS name in the Parish of Brougham
Historical Forms
- Leeseed house 1684 PR
- Leeshod 1684,1739,1745 ib
- Leacett Plantn 1865 OS
Etymology
, Leeseed house 1684 PR, Leeshod (house) 1684, 1739, 1745 ib, Leacett Plantn 1865 OS ; as the name refers to an extensive clearing in Whinfell Forest , the first el . may be lēah ' clearing ' or lǣs ' pasture ' ; the second el . is uncertain .
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Brocavum
- Brougham Castle
- Countess Pillar
- Hartshorn Tree
- Hornby Hall
- Julian Bower
- Moorhouse Fm
- Brougham Hall
- Maud's Pool
- Oglebird Plant
- St Ninian's Church
- Udford Ho
- Whinfell Forest, Ho, & Park
- Winderwath
- Woodside