Prior How
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stainburn
Historical Forms
- Priorhouue c.1270 StB
Etymology
This is clearly 'prior hill' (v. haugr ), presumably with reference to the Prior of St Bees, but the significance of the name is not evident.
Early-attested site in the Parish of Stainburn
This is clearly 'prior hill' (v. haugr ), presumably with reference to the Prior of St Bees, but the significance of the name is not evident.