Roskell Spring
Early-attested site in the Parish of Settrington
Historical Forms
- Ruskeldflat c.1250 Kirkham
- Ruskilflatt 1336 Ch
Etymology
Roskell Spring (6″) is Ruskeldflat c. 1250Kirkham , Ruskilflatt 1336 Ch. This name is probably identical in origin with the famous Danish place-name Roskilde 'horse spring,' from OScand hross and kelda . On the latter name, cf. Chambers, Introduction to Beowulf 18–19.