Clarborough
Major Settlement in the Parish of Clarborough
Historical Forms
- Claueburch, Claureburg 1086 DB
- Claverburg t.Hy1 Dugdvi 1184 P 1316–24 Ipm
- Claverbruge c.1250 Misc
- Clavereburg 1228 Ebor
- Claveresburgh 1280 Ass
- Clavirburch 1316–24 Ipm
- Clareburg(h) 1242 Fees 1290 FF 1316 FA 1334,1343 Ipm
- Clarburgh 1286 FF
- Clayrburgh 1524 ib
- Clayrbrough 1581 ib
Etymology
This would seem to be from OE clǣfre -burh , 'the burh or stronghold where clover grows,' though such a compound is a little surprising.