High Crindledike
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kingmoor
Historical Forms
- Crinegeldik 1241 FF
- Cringgeldik 1274 Cl 1490 DandC
- Crinkildik 1300 GDR
- Gryngledyk 1346 Ipm
- Crinkledyk 1370 Cl
- Crengildyk subtus Carleill 1503 Cocker
- Crynneldycke 1590 MH c.1683
- Grindle-dyke 1700 PR(Stanwix)
- Grinel Dike 1821 G
Etymology
'Circular dike or ditch.' The first element is ON kringla, 'circle.' There is no trace of the díki now.