Oran
Early-attested site in the Parish of Catterick
Historical Forms
- Archorouen e.12 Dugdiii.603
- Archorhouen 13 Easby
Etymology
This name is not clear, though it seems probable that the first element is ON erg 'shieling' and that the second element is a pers. name of obscure origin, the whole name being a case of Irish-Norwegian reversal of elements (cf. Miregrim 241 supra ).