Lilla Cross, Lilla Howe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Fylingdales
Historical Forms
- Lillacros(se) 1108–14 Whitby 1314 NRS
- Lilehaucros 1154–89 Whitby
- Lillehowes 15 Whitby
- crucem de Lilhow 1619 NRS
Etymology
'Cross on Lilla's mound' from the OE Lilla and haugr and cros . Such a hybrid formation offers difficulties but seems here to be beyond question.
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