English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Catwick

Early-attested site in the Parish of Sneaton

Historical Forms

  • Kattewich 1214–22 Whitby
  • Catwyk 1576 FF

Etymology

Possibly 'Kati's vik.' ON  Káti is adduced by LindBN, but the tt is difficult. Further forms are needed. ON  vík seems to be used here of a nook or corner in the hills (v. EPN 62).Catwick stands on the side of a narrow valley.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Major Settlement