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Endcliff Ho and Endcliff Wood

Early-attested site in the Parish of Bakewell

Historical Forms

  • Enedeclif, Enedecliue Hy3,Ed1 BelCh
  • Endeclif Ed2 ib

Etymology

Endcliff Ho and Endcliff Wood (both 6″), Enedeclif , Enedecliue Hy 3, Ed 1BelCh , Endeclif Ed 2 ib, cf. Enedecliuefot Hy 3 ib, Endecliuefot , Endeclyuefot , Enedecliuefot Ed 1 ib (v. fōt ). 'Sloping ground frequented by ducks', v. ened (gen.pl. eneda ), clif .