Fangdale
Early-attested site in the Parish of Helmsley
Historical Forms
- Fangedala c.1160 Riev 1170–85 YCh
Etymology
'Fangi's valley' v. dæl . The first element is a personal name Fangi of Scandinavian origin. A personal name Fangulf (from ODan Fangulf ) is evidenced in medieval Nf records and in York records of the 12th cent. (e.g. Waltero filio Fannulfi 1164–75 YCh 282, filio Faganulph '1170–6 YCh 225), and enters into Fangfoss (YER), Frangefos (sic)1086 DB, Fangelfosse 1200 Cur (p), Fangefosse 1208 FF, 1260 YI. A short form Fangi would be normal and this enters into Fangdale.