High Marr, Low Marr
Early-attested site in the Parish of Wheldrake
Historical Forms
- Alemar(e) 13th Font 1218,1219,1252 FF
Etymology
High Marr, Low Marr (6″) was originally Alemar (e ) (a fishery) 13th Fontfreq , 1218, 1219, 1252 FF. 'Eel pool,' from OScand ál 'eel' (cf. Auburn supra 87) and OScand marr or OE mere (cf. Marton supra 49).