Long Lown Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lowick
Historical Forms
- la Lund 1232 FF
- le Lund 1261 FF
- The Long Lawne c.1650 Clayton
- Long Lounds c.1825 O.S.
Etymology
Long Lown Wood is la Lund 1232FF , le Lund 1261FF , The Long Lawne c. 1650Clayton , Long Lounds c. 1825 O.S. This is ON lundr, 'grove, small wood,' Long to distinguish from Round Lown infra 188. In early times the two copses doubtless formed one wood.