Wythwaite
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kirkland and Blencarn
Historical Forms
- Wythwayth 1304 Lowther
- ov., nether Wythwayte 1564 FF
- Wythaite 1708 PR(Milburn)
Etymology
In view of the modern pronunciation, the first element is probably OE wīðig, 'withy.' The second is pveit.