Scrathowes
Early-attested site in the Parish of Osmotherley
Historical Forms
- Scrathowe, Scrathou 1388 YD
- Scrattey 1610 NR
Etymology
'The devil's mound' v. haugr . Scrat is a common Y name for the devil (EDD). It is derived from ON skratti , 'wizard, goblin'; cf. the p.n. Skrattasker in the Heimskringla.