Gowerdale
Early-attested site in the Parish of Hawnby
Historical Forms
- Yowirdale 1387 YD
- Yowerdalle 1434 YD
Etymology
Possibly 'boar valley' from ON jǫfurr , 'wild boar,' and dalr.The spelling G - is probably modern and perhaps arose by analogy with OE geat , written gate but still pronounced as [jæt] in the local dialect.