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.

Admergill

Early-attested site in the Parish of Barnoldswick

Historical Forms

  • Admergill, Admergyll 14 Kirkst 1645 WillY
  • Admargyll 1673 PRGis
  • Amergill 1686 Barn

Etymology

Admergill, Admergill , Admergyll 14 Kirkst, 1645 WillY, Admargyll 1673 PRGis, Amergill 1686 Barn. 'Eadmer's ravine', from the OE  pers.n. Ēadmǣr and gil.