Wainscarre
Early-attested site in the Parish of Blyth
Historical Forms
- venella de Waynestarthe, Waynestart 13th Blyth
- molendinum de Wayneschard, Waynescart 1274 ib
- Waynestarth 1302 ib
- Waynster 1552 Pat
- Wainscarre Milles 1601 DKRxxxviii
- Wainscarth 1242 Furness
Etymology
Wainscarre (lost) is venella de Waynestarthe , Waynestart 13thBlyth , molendinum de Wayneschard , Waynescart 1274 ib., Waynestarth 1302 ib., Waynster 1552 Pat, Wainscarre Milles 1601 DKR xxxviii. 'scarth or gap through which a wain or waggon can make its way,' v. skarð . Professor Tait notes that Wainscarth (1242 Furness) is the old name for Hardknott Pass (Cu).