English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Skipsea Mere

Early-attested site in the Parish of Skipsea

Historical Forms

  • Skipsemar 13th Meaux 1339 Extent
  • Skipsemere 1260 YI
  • fishery of Skipse 1301 Pat
  • marra de Skipse 1341 Extent

Etymology

Skipsea Mere (lost) was Skipsemar 13thMeaux , 1339Extent , Skipsemere 1260 YI, fishery of Skipse 1301 Pat, marra de Skipse 1341Extent . v. Skipsea supra and mere (OScand  marr ) 'pool.'