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Survey of English Place-Names

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Ailcy Hill

Early-attested site in the Parish of Ripon

Historical Forms

  • Elueshov, Elueshowe 13,1228 Ripi
  • Helsey hill 1583 RipAct
  • Ellshaw or Ailcey Hill 1822 Langd
  • Ailcey or Hillshaw Hill 1827 M

Etymology

Ailcy Hill, Elueshov , Elueshowe 13, 1228 Rip i, Helsey hill 1583 RipAct, Ellshaw or Ailcey Hill 1822 Langd, Ailcey or Hillshaw Hill 1827M .'The elf's mound', v. elf , haugr ; it is a large earthwork.

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site