English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Huddlesceugh

Early-attested site in the Parish of Kirkoswald

Historical Forms

  • Hotkuech t.Rici Ch 1308
  • Huttescou, Huddescoch c.1210 Weth
  • Hudskewgh c.1545 CWxiv
  • Huddelskewe 1547 Ct
  • Huddleshew 1576 S
  • Huttegylleflat 1246 FF

Etymology

Probably 'Hudd 's wood,' v. skógr . The field in the parish named Hudgill (Huttegylleflat 1246FF ) may be connected with this place.