ABBOT-SIDE (HIGH), a township in the parish of AYSGARTH, western division of the wapentake of HANG, North riding of the county of YORK, 1 mile (N. W. by W.) from Hawes, containing, with the chapelry of Hardrow, and the hamlets of Cotterdale, Litherskew, Lund, Sedbusk, Show, and Simonstone, 641 inhabitants. The river Ure, on which are several beautiful waterfalls, rises in this township.