Stubby Stiles
Early-attested site in the Parish of Brigstock
Historical Forms
- Stubbyngstighele 1337 For
- Stubby Stile 1651 NthNQii 1805 EnclA
Etymology
Stubby Stiles (6″) is Stubbyngstighele 1337For , Stubby Stile 1651 NthNQ ii, 1805EnclA . 'Path or stile by the place which has been stubbed.' Cf. Ekwall, PN in -ing 26, and Stubbing PN NRY 271.