Three Brothers'
Other OS name in the Parish of Brougham
Historical Forms
- the Three Brother Tree 1669 CliffordL
- Brothers Tree 1777 M
Etymology
. Oaks , the Three Brother Tree 1669 CliffordL 137, 3 Brothers Tree 1777 M ; according to 1777 NB398 , ' here were anciently oak trees of prodigious growth ' , and ' theframe of one remains 13 yards in circumference ' ( cf. also CliffordL137 note 2 ) ; the allusion in the name is obscure .
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