Swinacle
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kirkby Moorside
Historical Forms
- Swenekelis 1282 YI
Etymology
This name is probably identical with the Norw place-name Svinekle , which Rygh suggests is from ON svín and ONorw ekla 'want' (NG i. 47). Hence, 'place where pigs are lacking.'
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