High and Low Northsceugh
Early-attested site in the Parish of Cumwhitton
Historical Forms
- Norschou c.1230 Laner
- Northescow, Northescou 1272 For
- Northskogh 1332 Pat
- Norskeugh 1568 LRMB
- Overnorskue, Nethernorskue 1603 Gilsland
- Noscheugh 1744 PR(Ainstable)
- Nosco 1751 ib
- High, Low Noscoe 1794 MapH
Etymology
'North wood,' v. skógr .