English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Lambrigg

Major Settlement in the Parish of Kendal

Historical Forms

  • Lambrig, Lambrigg(e), Lambryge 1154–89 Ch 1294 Cockers 1190–1200 Kendi,205 1246,1275 Ass22 1279 Will 1689
  • Lambrug' 1235 Cl
  • Lambrick 1526 Kendi,206
  • Lambridge 1596 PR(K)
  • Lamberig(e), Lamberigg, Lamberyg 1205–16 NthCh 1214–20 Ch 1294 Ipm 1279 Pat 1475
  • Lameryke 1431 Kendi,206
  • Lamrig, Lamrigg(e) 1576,1597,1623 PR(K) 1668 Dep 1707 Will

Etymology

'Lamb ridge', v. lamb , hrycg .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name