Glaphowe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Skelton
Historical Forms
- Glaphou 12 Guis
- Galaphoue 1279 YI
- Claphow 1404 ib
Etymology
'Glappa's mound' v. haugr . On the OE pers. name Glæppa , Glappa which enters also into Glapthorn (Nth), Glapethorn John BM, Glapwell (Db), DBGlapewelle , and OE Glæppan - felda BCS 1295, v. Redin 96; there is variation between G - and C - in the OE forms of the pers. name, as also in Glapthorne (Nth).