Hang Bank
Early-attested site in the Parish of Melsonby
Historical Forms
- Hangandebank 13 VCHi.150
Etymology
'Hanging or steep bank' v. banke . The first element is the northern present participle form. It is used elsewhere to denote 'steep, overhanging ground' as in Hanging Heaton (YWR), Hanging Chadder (La).