Wythburn

English

Etymology

There is a stream named Wyth Burn that flows into Thirlmere.

Proper noun

Wythburn

  1. A locality in St John's, Castlerigg and Wythburn parish, Cumberland district, Cumbria, England, at the south end of Thirlmere (OS grid ref NY3213).

Usage notes

There was a village at Wythburn, which was flooded when Thirlmere reservoir was created. The church is the only remaining building of the village, but the locality is still populated.

Further reading

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