Gilgarran
Early-attested site in the Parish of Distington
Historical Forms
- Gillegarran a.1230 HolmC
- Gilgerra 1292 Ass
- Gilgarran 1321,1334,1348 Ipm
- Gilgaran 1338 Cl
- Gylgaron 15th HolmC
- Gilgarren 1503 Cocker
Etymology
Whellan. As noted by Ekwall (ScandCelts 25) this is probably an inversion compound (Introduction) with gil as the first element. The second may be Gael gearrán , 'gelding,' used as a nickname. If so, 'Gearrán 's ravine.' The medieval use of Garran as a surname in Cumberland is shown by the names of David and Robert Garran , villeins in Beckermet in 1294 (Cl).
Places in the same Parish
Other OS name
- Hayes Castle
- Kelmore Hill
- Barfs
- Barngill and Bottom Bank
- Castle Mill and Castlerigg
- High Ho
- Dyan Hall
- Hinnings
- Stonefield Gate
- West Croft