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==Etymology==
The name ''Skelwith'' refers to several place names of the same name: Skelwith Bridge, [[Skelwith Force]], Skelwith Fold and Skelwith Pool. ''Skelwith'' most likely comes from Old Norse ''[https://cleasby-vigfusson-dictionary.vercel.app/word/skjallr
*'''''Skjallr''''': loud or shrill, referring to the cascading roar from the waterfall.
*'''''vað''''': ford, a place for crossing / wading.
Throughout the years ''Skelwith'' has been known by several variations of its original word, these being:
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*1688 – ''Skelwaith (bridge)''
*1693 – ''Skelwith (bridge)''
The current name was assumed when the bridge was built, therefore the fording place (''wath'') was subsequently forgotten.<ref>{{gambles|44}}</ref>
==References==
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