Scalderscew
Early-attested site in the Parish of St Bridget Beckermet
Historical Forms
- Scalderscogh 1243 FF
- Skelderischoth 1287 BodlCh
- Skaldersko 1303 Pat
- Skeldreskeogh 14th Parker
- Skalderskough t.Hy8 AOMB
- Scalderscough 1553 FF
Etymology
'Skjǫldr 's wood,' v. skógr . The first element is the ON personal name Skjǫldr (gen. Skjaldar ). The whole name is identical with Skelderskew (PN NRY 149).