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Leys Beck, Leys Ho, Leys Laithe, & Leys Top

Other OS name in the Parish of Kildwick

Historical Forms

  • Laithehouse 1800 Layc
  • Upper Leys & Lower Leys 1800 Layc
  • Leys Lanes 1846 TA

Etymology

( 1857 O.S. , Laithehouse 1800Layc ) , Upper Leys & Lower Leys 1800Layc , Leys Lanes 1846TA , v. lēah ' clearing ' .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name