Lanrekaythin
Early-attested site in the Parish of Burtholme
Historical Forms
- Lanrechathin c.1170 Laner
- Lanrethathin ib. (p)
- Lanrekeythin c.1195,c.1235 ib
- Lanrekereim c.1200 ib
- Lanrecaithin, Lanrequeitheil c.1210 ib
- Lanrecaythin c.1235,c.1250 ib
- Magnus 1259 ib
- Lanerekaythin ib.
- Lanrekaythin c.1263 ib
Etymology
Dr J. R. H. Moorman points out for us that this should not, as in CW xxi, 134, be identified with Lanerton infra 115.
The first element is a British word corresponding to Welsh llanerch 'grove' as in Lanercost; the second may correspond to Welsh eithin 'furze.'
Places in the same Parish
Other OS name
- Abbey Park
- Crookstown
- Friar Waingate Bridge
- Garthside
- Hare Hill
- Heugh
- High Hurst
- Holmefoot
- Holmehead
- Howgill
- Island Cottages
- Kinghill
- Low Wall
- St Mary's Holme
- Turn Hills
- Whitefield
- Craigsike
- Banks Foot
- Banks Hill
- Abbey Bridge
- Abbey Gills Wood
- Moorfield
- Craggle Hill
- Randylands