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Survey of English Place-Names

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Malham Tarn

Early-attested site in the Parish of Kirkby Malham

Historical Forms

  • Malhom Water Tern 1540 Fount
  • Malham Terne 1650 Whit

Etymology

Malham Tarn, Malhom Water Tern 1540 Fount, Malham Terne 1650 Whit 205, also called Malham Water infra , v. tjǫrn 'tarn, lake', here the great natural lake on Malham Moor.

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site