Booze
Early-attested site in the Parish of Arkengarthdale
Historical Forms
- Bowehous 1473 VCHi.37
- Bouze 1662 Grinton
Etymology
'House by the bow or curve' possibly referring to the curving hill between Slei Gill and Arkle Beck. Cf. such names as Bow Hill. From OE boga 'bow' and hus.