Keasbeck
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hackness
Historical Forms
- Kesebec, Kesebek 1155–65 Whitby 1231 Ass 1395 Whitby
- Kesbek 1175–98 Whitby
Etymology
The first element is ON kjóss 'a small creek, valley, recess,' which enters into a number of Norw place-names (cf. Rygh, NG Indledning 60); v. bekkr .