Clitherbeck
Early-attested site in the Parish of Danby
Historical Forms
- Clitherbec 1273 YI
Etymology
Clitherbeck should be compared with Clitheroe (La), early Cliderhow , Clitherow , (PN La 78) from clider , clither , probably identical with dial. clitter 'a pile of loose stones or granite debris' (EDD, from D), and possibly connected with OE clidren (n ) 'clatter, noise.' Clitherbeck is a fast-flowing stream with a rocky bed. v. bekkr and Addenda xlv.
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