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Helsington Barrows

Early-attested site in the Parish of Kendal

Historical Forms

  • Helsington barrey 1170–84 Kendi,396
  • Helsington Barrow(s) 1592 1823 M
  • (le) Berghes 1301 Kendi,14 1310 Ipm
  • le Bergh (de Helsington) 1332 Kendi,143

Etymology

Helsington Barrows, Helsington barrey 1170–84 Kend i, 396, Helsington Barrow (s )1592 ib 161, 1823 M, (le ) Berghes 1301 Kend i, 14, 1310 Ipm, le Bergh (de Helsington )1332 Kend i, 143. v. beorg 'hill', denoting the lofty hill above Underbarrow Scar (i, 106supra ).

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement