English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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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 ).