English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Blakey Moor, Blakey Topping

Early-attested site in the Parish of Allerston

Historical Forms

  • Blakehou 1223 FF
  • Blakhouloundes 1335 ForP
  • Blakay more 1577 Saxton

Etymology

'Black mound' v. blæc , haugr , lundr .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Major Settlement