Simonscales
Early-attested site in the Parish of Cockermouth
Historical Forms
- Simondescales 1279 Ass
- Simonscales 1286 ib
- Symondskell 1578 Cocker
Etymology
v. skáli . The personal name Simond , which forms the first element, may equally well be derived from OE Sigemund or ON Sigmundr .The latter is more probable in this county.