Blencarn
Early-attested site in the Parish of Kirkland and Blencarn
Historical Forms
- Blencarn(e) 1159 CWxxii 1211 FF
- Blenkayrne 1535 VE
- Blenecarn(e) 1210 Cur 1233 Cl 1292 Ass
- Blenecarun (sic print) 1212 FF
- Blendkarn', Blentkarn', Belantkarn' 1279 Ass
- Blenkeharn' 1279 Ass
- Blankherne 1544 FF
- Blankern 1279 Ass
Etymology
This is a British place-name. The first element is identical with Welsh blaen , 'point, top, summit.' The second is carn , 'rock, rock pile.'