Armaside
Early-attested site in the Parish of Lorton
Historical Forms
- Harmondesheved 1368 Ipm
- Hermudesheved 1369 ib
- Hermethside 1578 Cocker
- Armesyde 1600 CW(OS)xii
- Armaside 1608 ib
- Harmeside 1647 ib
Etymology
The two medieval forms vary too widely for any certain explanation, but the name may contain the ON personal name Hermundr . The second element is OE hēafod, 'head.' The later forms have clearly been influenced by ME ermite , 'hermit,' found in the various Armathwaites in the county.