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Scarth Barn

Other OS name in the Parish of Kirkby Malham

Historical Forms

  • Scarth close 1713 Raist
  • Scarf meadow 1849 EnclA

Etymology

, 1858 O.S. , Scarth close 1713Raist , Scarf meadow 1849EnclA , v. skarð ' opening, gap ' , doubtless referring to the lower ground by which Kirk Gait passes between Kirk Gait Hill and Warber Hill .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site