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Survey of English Place-Names

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The Wyke

Other OS name in the Parish of Grasmere

Historical Forms

  • Wicke 1580 PR
  • Wyke, Wike 1683 1706 Ct

Etymology

, 1802 DW , Wicke 1580 PR, Wyke , Wike 1683 ib, 1706Ct , v. vík ' creek, inlet ' , the place being by Wyke Gill , a small valley and stream running into Grasmere lake .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name