Eppleby
Major Settlement in the Parish of Forcett
Historical Forms
- Aplebi 1086 DB
- Appelbi, Appelby 1157 RichReg 1285 KI
- Appilbi, Appilby c.1204 Marrick224 1440 Test
- Eppilby 1421 YI
Etymology
'Farm with an appletree' v. æppel , by . Cf. Swed Apelby (Hellquist, ON på -by 5).