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Argill Beck & Bridge

Other OS name in the Parish of Brough

Historical Forms

  • Argill Bridge 1682 NWm 1708 PR(B)
  • -Beck 1863 OS

Etymology

, Argill Bridge 1682 NWm 106, 1708 PR(B),-Beck 1863 OS , v. gil ' ravine ' ; the first el . could be ON  ár , gen . sg . of á ' river ' ( with vowel shortening ) or ON  ari ' eagle ' or the ON pers.n. Ári .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name