English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Gill Wood

Other OS name in the Parish of Kendal

Historical Forms

  • Gyle 1332 SR

Etymology

, v. gil ' ravine ' , the name being noted in the surn . of Patrick de Gyle 1332SR .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name