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Survey of English Place-Names

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Langcliffe Scar

Other OS name in the Parish of Giggleswick

Historical Forms

  • the Skarres 1583 Raist
  • Skarre close 1635 Lord

Etymology

, 1789EnclA , the Skarres 1583Raist , Skarre close 1635Lord , v. sker .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name