Laking Garth
Field in the Parish of Marsh Chapel
Historical Forms
- 1839 TA
Etymology
LakingGarth(Both Mr J. Field and Dr John Insley suggest that this denotes'anenclosure or small plot of ground where games are played', v. garðr. Thefirst el. is ModE laking, NED s.v.'playing, amusement', ME leiking'diversion,amusement, playing'. This word survives as northern dial., including L, v.EDD s.v. laking.)
Places in the same Parish
Early-attested site
- Beacon Hill
- Ellgate Lane
- Eskham
- Fire Beacon Lane
- The Fitties
- Kedwicks
- Keyholme Fm
- Seadyke Way
- Summerhead
- Waterland Drain