Mickleby
Major Settlement in the Parish of Lythe
Historical Forms
- Michelbi 1086 DB
- Miclebi c.1185–90 YCh
- Mikelby 1247 Ch
Etymology
'Large farmstead' v. mycel , by . Cf. Norw Nøkleby (ONorw i Myklabæ ), Rygh, NG ii. 33, etc., and Swed Myckleby (OSwed Myklaby ), Hellquist, Svenska ON på -by , 49.