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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://
*'''''Skjallr''''': loud or shrill, referring to the cascading roar from the waterfall and would have provided a guide to the crossing place or ford.<ref name="whaley">{{Whaley|}}</ref>
*'''''vað''''': ford, a place for crossing / wading.
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