Wheeldale and Wheeldale Rigg
Early-attested site in the Parish of Egton
Historical Forms
- Wheeldale, Welledale 1252 YI
- Wheledale 1335 ForP 15 Whitby
- Weledalerygge 1335 ForP
Etymology
The first element is from OE hwēol 'a wheel' and the valley derives its name from the fact that its course forms a large arc of a circle; v. hweol , dæl , hrycg , and cf. Wheelden (PN Bk 212) and Welldale (Pick) 96supra .
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