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Haskew Rigg

Other OS name in the Parish of Mungrisdale

Historical Forms

  • Haskoerigge 1580 PR(Greystoke)
  • Harsko rigg 1605 ib
  • Askoerig 1673 ib
  • Askrigg 1702 ib
  • Haskewrigg 1787 ClarkeM

Etymology

is Haskoerigge 1580 PR (Greystoke), Harsko rigg 1605ib., Askoerig 1673 ib., Askrigg 1702 ib., Haskewrigg 1787 ClarkeM . Probably identical with Haresceugh supra 216 , i.e . ' hare wood . ' v. hrycg .