Garbythorpe
Early-attested site in the Parish of Barton in Fabis
Historical Forms
- Karberthorp 1280 Ass
- Garberthorpe, Garbarthorpe 1581,1584 Wills
- Garbythorpe 1640 ParReg
Etymology
Garbythorpe (6″) is Karberthorp 1280Ass , Garberthorpe , Garbarthorpe 1581, 1584 Wills, Garbythorpe 1640 ParReg. Thoroton (51) calls the place Gerbodthorp , and derives its name from Gerbod de Eschaud who received Clifton and Langar from Henry II. Thoroton was specially well acquainted with this neighbourhood and its records and his explanation is possible.It is not supported by the forms which are now available but it is clear that the first element is a personal name, whatever its original form may have been.