Aughertree
Early-attested site in the Parish of Uldale
Historical Forms
- Alcotewraye 1540 MinAcct
- Alkatre 1580 Border
- Ancautre 1576 S
- Ancautree Moor 1750 Pococke
- Awhatree 1777 NB
Etymology
The final element is (v)rá. The first part of the name seems to be OE (e)aldcot(e), 'old cottage.'