Warthill
Major Settlement in the Parish of Gate Helmsley
Historical Forms
- Wardhilla, Wardille 1086 DB
- Warthill(e), Warthil, Warthyll 1194–8 Dodsvii.168 1416 Fabr
- Warthehill 1295 For
- Warthull 1330 Ch
- Warthell 1536 YChant
- Wathell 1574 FF
Etymology
'Beacon hill,' v. weard or varða , and hyll . The 1295 form is slightly in favour of Scand varða as against OE weard.