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Aikrigg, Aikrigg End

Early-attested site in the Parish of Kendal

Historical Forms

  • Aykeridge 1568 Lease
  • Ayckrigge 1574 Rent 1615 Kendi,10
  • Akerigg als. Aikrigg 1628 FF
  • Akerigg 1717 Ct
  • Aikrig(g)end 1599 PR(K) 1823 M
  • Eakrigg-end 1616 ib
  • Aykeregge End 1714 BRK

Etymology

Aikrigg, Aikrigg End, Aykeridge 1568Lease 32, Ayckrigge 1574Rent , 1615 Kend i, 10, Akerigg als. Aikrigg 1628FF , Akerigg 1717Ct 8, Aikrig (g )end 1599 PR(K), 1823 M, Eakrigg-end 1616 ib, Aykeregge End 1714 BRK. 'Oak ridge', v. eik , hrycg (hryggr), ende .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement