Skalmallok
Early-attested site in the Parish of Boltons
Historical Forms
- Schallermakek in Allerdale, Scallermakek 1292 Ass
- Skelmerakeck', Sckalermakek' ib. (p)
- Schallermarkek' Scallermakek 1292 Ass
- Scalermaket 1292 QW
- Scalermakek 1296 MinAcct
- Skalmallok t.Hy8 AOMB
Etymology
This is an inversion compound of which the first element is ON skálir , plural of skáli. The second element appears to be a personal name, though its exact form is uncertain.It is possibly, as Professor Jackson suggests, Macóg , a diminutive of Irish mac , 'boy'. The forms of Skalmallok have sometimes been confused with those of Scarrowmanwick supra 250.