Wescoehill
Early-attested site in the Parish of Harewood
Historical Forms
- Westscogh 12 Font 1347 FF
- Westscho 12 Arth 1246 FF
- Westscouh 1226 FF 1276 Font
- Westow(e) 1279–81 QW 1535 VE
- Westow(e) Hill 1588 WillY
- Westcowghill 1520 FF
- Wescoo 1542 MinAcct
- Wescohill 1614 PRHrd
Etymology
Wescoehill, Westscogh 12 Font (p), 1347 FF, Westscho 12 Arth (p), 1246 FF, Westscouh 1226 FF, 1276 Font, Westow (e )1279–81 QW, 1535 VE, Westow (e ) Hill 1588 WillY, Westcowghill 1520 FF, Wescoo 1542MinAcct , Wescohill 1614 PRHrd. 'West wood', v. west , skógr .