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Survey of English Place-Names

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Musley Bank

Early-attested site in the Parish of Huttons Ambo

Historical Forms

  • Musecliue, Museclyve 13 Malton 14 Kirkham
  • Musecleue 13 Kirkham

Etymology

'Musi's bank' v. clif . There is a steep declivity here. Cf. ON Músi in LindN. The name Muse is recorded in Lincs in 1207.

Places in the same Parish

Major Settlement