Gayles
Major Settlement in the Parish of Kirby Ravensworth
Historical Forms
- Austgail 1258 Easby
- Gales 1534 FF 1577 Saxton 1665 Visit
- Gailes 1576 FF 1606 NR
Etymology
'The ravines' v. geil . The first form refers to the eastern one of several ravines in the township (v. austr ).