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Luscote's Wood and Lodge

Early-attested site in the Parish of Brigstock

Historical Forms

  • Lesecotes t.Ed1 PeterbB
  • Luzecotes 1327 Brudenell

Etymology

Luscote's Wood and Lodge are Lesecotes t. Ed 1PeterbB , Luzecotes 1327Brudenell , Lusecotes 1337, Luscotes 1345For , 1805EnclA . This is from OE  hlose and cot(e), hence 'pigstye cottages.'