Carrgate Lane
Early-attested site in the Parish of Elston
Historical Forms
- via de Kergate 1270 Blyth
- del Ker 1327 SR
Etymology
Carrgate Lane (6″) is via de Kergate 1270Blyth and was by the home of John del Ker (1327SR ). Cf. also Carre Bridge 1678 CoRec. gate is probably ON gata, 'road,' hence 'road by the marsh,' v. kiarr infra 286.