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Survey of English Place-Names

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Kelbarrow

Early-attested site in the Parish of Grasmere

Historical Forms

  • Keldbergh 1375 Kendii,6
  • Kellbarro Hall 1578 ib
  • Kellbarrow 1719 Ct

Etymology

Kelbarrow, Keldbergh 1375 Kend ii, 6, Kellbarro Hall 1578 ib i, 333, Kellbarrow 1719Ct 9. 'Hill with a spring', v. kelda , beorg .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name