Holbeck, Hole Beck
Early-attested site in the Parish of Ampleforth
Historical Forms
- Holebec(k) 1154–63,c.1170 Riev
- Holbek 1418 YI
Etymology
'Stream in the hollow' v. hol , bekkr . Cf. also the name of a lost road in Gilling near this stream called Holegate c. 1170 Riev.