Carling Howe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Guisborough
Historical Forms
- Kerlinghou 12,c.1170 Guis
- Kerlinhou c.1176 Guis
- Kerlingkelde 12 Guis
Etymology
'Old woman mound' v. haugr . ON kerling 'old woman' is used in ON as a by-name (LindBN). There is an unidentified place in this township called Kerlingkelde 12 Guis, 'old woman spring' (v. kelda ).