Crayke
Major Settlement in the Parish of Crayke
Historical Forms
- Crec 685 BCS 17th
- (on) Creic c.980 BCS1255 10th LVD43d c.1000 DB 1086 LVD50d 1088 Ch 1229
- Creca, Cric c.1130 SD
- Craic, Crayk 1176 P 1346 Test 1435 NCyWills
- Cre(c)k 1227,1236,1237 Cl
- Creik, Creyk 1227 Pat 1244 Cl 1295 Pat 1309 Pap 1349 Test 1364 FF
- Crake 1440 Test 1470 Pat 1577 Saxton
- Creake 1530 Visit
Etymology
The name is of Celtic origin, from Brit *krak o , which became OW craig , 'a rock.' The word appears to have been borrowed in two forms, one with Celtic 'affection' giving *kraik -, the other without, giving krek by OE mutation. There is a very steep cliff at Crayke, on which is built Crayke castle.
Places in the same Parish
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