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Lowther Brow

Other OS name in the Parish of Windermere

Historical Forms

  • Little Lowther 1859 OS
  • Lowther 1390–4 Kendii,67

Etymology

, 1865 OS , Little Lowther 1859OS , named from some member of the family of John Lowther 1390–4Kend ii, 67 .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name