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Ashnott

Other OS name in the Parish of Slaidburn

Historical Forms

  • Heschenhirst 1276 RH
  • Asshenhyrsthey 1538 MinAcct

Etymology

, 1844TA , possibly identical with Heschenhirst 1276 RH,Asshenhyrsthey 1538MinAcct , the latter meaning ' ash wood ' , v. æscen , hyrst , (ge)hæg ' enclosure ' .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name