Scoat Fell
Early-attested site in the Parish of Nether Wasdale
Historical Forms
- le Scote in Bouthdale 1338 Cl
- Leescote of Bowlderdale 1578 Cocker
Etymology
Professor Ekwall derives from ON skot , 'projecting piece of land, especially high land,' 'rising hill,' sometimes 'place where timber is shot down a hill,' well evidenced in Norway (NG v, 288, xiii, 135).