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Lousy Bush

Other OS name in the Parish of Wath upon Dearne

Historical Forms

  • Lousy Busk 1770 Fairb
  • Lousy Bush 1841 TA217

Etymology

, Lousy Busk 1770 Fairb, Lousy Bush 1841TA 217 , ' bush infested with insects ' , v. lūs , busc , Lowsybusk 37 , Lowsey Greaves 270 , Lousy Thorn 305 .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement