Cast Rigg
Early-attested site in the Parish of Underskiddaw
Historical Forms
- Castrig' 1279 Ass
- Castaryg 1563 PR(Crosth)
- Castaryk 1564 ib
- Castrigge fell 1601 Derwent
- the Howe of Casterigge 1574 ElizKes
Etymology
v. hrycg . The first element may be Old Anglian cæster , though there is no trace of Roman or other ancient earth- works.