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Caddle Beck, Caddle Head

Other OS name in the Parish of Keelby

Etymology

, cf. Catewell '1233 (Ed1) Newh , Catewelle 1333Ipm , Catwellstrem , Catewellestrem (checked from MS)1344 (14) Selby , Caddle 1844LindDep 29 , ' the spring frequented bycats ' , v. cat(t) , wella , with the 1344 forms referring to the beck .