High and Low Sellafield and Sella Park
Early-attested site in the Parish of St Bridget Beckermet
Historical Forms
- Sellofeld 1576 S
- Sellowfield or Sea-low-field 1610 Denton
- Sellowfield 1658 CWxiv
- Sellowparke 1594 Work
- Sellaparke t.Jas1 ib
- Silla park 1777 NB
- Sellagh 1278 Ass
Etymology
The Sella or Sellow which occurs in all these names appears as Sellagh in 1278Ass (p). Its meaning can hardly be gathered from this late material.