Biller Howe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Fylingdales
Historical Forms
- Bilrod 1145–8 Whitby
- Bilroche 1155–65 Whitby
Etymology
The second element is possibly OE rod, 'clearing.' If so, the -roche is an error for -rothe , a Scandinavianising of rod under the influence of ON rióðr . Dr Lindkvist suggests ON Bili or Bil (fem.) as the first element.