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Thwaites Fell

Other OS name in the Parish of Millom and Millom Rural

Historical Forms

  • Thueites c.1170 StB
  • Thuaites 1183–1216 Furness
  • Tweites in Copland' 1210 Cur
  • Twaytis 1449 ADiv
  • Thwaytes 1466 Netherhall
  • Thwaits up in the head of Millome 1675 Sandford

Etymology

derives from Thueites c. 1170 StB, Thuaites 1183–1216 Furness, Tweites in Copland '1210 Cur, Twaytis 1449 AD iv(p),Thwaytes 1466Netherhall , Thwaits up in the head of Millome 1675Sandford . ' Clearings , ' v. þveit .