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Scalegate, Scalegill Wood, Scales

Other OS name in the Parish of Askham

Historical Forms

  • Scalgile 1336 Lowth
  • Scale 1577,1795 PR

Etymology

( 1859OS ) ( Scalgile 1336Lowth ) ( Scale 1577,1795 PR ) , v. skáli ' shieling ' , gata , gil .