Kilmond
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bowes
Historical Forms
- Kinemund 1175–85 Leon22d
Etymology
Professor Ekwall suggests that this name should be compared with the well-established Scottish hill-names Kinmont , Kinmonth (cf. Watson, Celtic PNs of Scotland , 400 ff.). Watson translates it 'head of the hill' from Gael cenn 'head' and monadh 'hill'—an interesting case of Gaelic influence.