<bgsound src="http://www.multimidizone.co.uk/midifiles/film/Chariots_Of_Fire.mid" loop=infinite> Page Updated on March 19, 2003 Have not been able to find anything on the internet concerning the actual Name, Salkeld. At one point in my life I had some literature, which has since been lost. However, I do remember getting a Newsletter from an Elbridge Salkeld in Ohio, now deceased. In his Newsletter concerning the Salkelds I remember a piece concerning the actual meaning of the name, Salkeld. According to Elbridge, the name Salkeld meant "Willows by the Spring." If any readers can verify or have different information please email, and the information will be posted. Thank you! "Where did the place Salkeld get it's name? According the to Oxford Dictionary of English Place Names, 4th edition, the word Salkeld is derived from "Sealh" or "Sallow" which is chiefly used on certain species of the genus SALIX or a low-growing or shrubby habit(esp. Salix caprea), as distinct from "osier" and willow". Salh alone is used as a place noun in SALE, ZEAL, -s and probably SALHOUSE. The Salix caprea is commonly known as "Goat Willow" and is a small upright tree that grows to about 25 feet tall and has a spread of 15 feet. It has pink, fuzzy flowers and is native to Northern England and Scotland. So it seems that the name Salkeld has it's origins from an area indigenous with "Goat Willows." Not a very illustrious beginning for a very noble family. To continue what the Oxford Dictionary has to say about the name Salkeld: Salkeld, Cumberland County[Salchild c. 1100 WR, Olde Salehild 1164 place, Saleghill 1180 place, Salighild 1242 church, Salkhull 1230, Salochild 1236 Cl]...The first element of the name is Salh sallow. The second may be OE hylte wood (in heah-scromhylte). It having become ld in the way as rt became rd. Later the el was associated with hill. The current spelling, Salkeld probably became standard after the 1600's." [Contributed by Ken Salkeld] SALKELD - means willows by the spring and/or the spring among the willows. From the "Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary" by Henry Harrison(1969) page 133, it states: SALKELD:(scandinavian) belongs to Salkeld, Cumberland, England. 13th cent. SALKELD= the willow-TREE SPRING (Old Norse Selia = Old English s(e)alh, a willow + Old Norse, Kelda, a spring) [Contributed by Gillian Salkeld] I live in the Eden Valley where we have two villages, Little Salkeld and Great Salkeld, as well as Salkeld Dykes. Salkeld is a norse word meaning Ash Tree, so the Salkeld family is probably Norse in origin. Other Cumbrians might have better knowledge of the subject.[Contr. by Anna Steven, Cumbrian Message Board] Thought this might be of interest. During the research of my family name SALKELD, I have found 30 different versions of the name. I wonder which one started it off: SALKALD, SALKEILD, SALKELDE, SALKELDS, SALKELE SALKELEL, SALKELL, SALKELLD, SALKELS, SALKIELD, SALKILD, SALKILDE, SALKOLD, SOLKELD, SALIELD, SALKEALD, SALKEDL, SALKELA, SALKELP, SALKER, SALKERID, SALKILL, SALKITT, SALKED, SALKIEILD, SOCKWELL, SALKFIELD, SALKIL, SALTKILL.[Contributed by Gillian Salkeld, Australia] The Ancient History of the Distinguished Surname SALKELD: The history of the most ancient Anglo/Saxon surname of Salkeld reaches far into the chronicles of the Saxon race. The Saxon Chronicle, compiled by monks in the 10th century, now reposes in the British Museum. History researchers have examined reproductions of such ancient manuscripts as the Doomsday book (1086), the Ragman Rolls (1291-1296), the Curia Regis Rolls, the Pipe Rolls, the Hearth Rolls, parish registers, baptismals, tax records and other ancient documents. They found the first records appeared onthe early census rolls by the early kings of Britian to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Different spellings were encountered in the research of ...the surname. Throughout the centuries (the) name Salkeld, occurred in many records, ...but not always with ...(the) exact spelling... Scribes and church officials, often travelling great distance, even from country to country, frequently splt the names phonetically. As a result the same person would be recorded differently on birth, baptismal, marriage and death certificates as well as the other numerous records recording life's events. The Saxon race gave birth to many English surnames not the least of which was the surname Salkeld. The Saxons were invited into England by the ancient Britons of the 4th century. A fair skinned people their home was the Rhine valley, some as far north east as Denmark. They were led by two brothers, General/Commanders Hengist and Horsa.... The Salkeld surname flourished during the turbulent middle ages, contributing greatly to the cultural development of England. Contemporary notables of this surname, Salkeld, include many distinguished contributors; The family name continued to make an important contribution to the political and cultural life of the societes on both sides of the Atlantic.[From the Library of Hall of Fame](Contributed by John Barry Salkeld, England) The name Salkeld has also become synonymous with knighthood; having six Salkeld's earning knighthood in England. Those being Sir Francis Salkeld, Sir Hugh Salkeld, Sir Richard Salkeld, Sir Richard Salkeld, Sir Richard Salkeld and Sir William Salkeld.(Contributed by Ken Salkeld, Indiana, U.S.A.) Another story, that seems more plausible is the story related to us by Robert E. Salkeld of England and David Salkeld of Australia, that the Salkeld Family became established in Cumberland by a Norse or Viking Warlord before the year 1000 A.D.(Contr. by Ken Salkeld, Indiana, U.S.A.) On the Salkeld name issue, you probably know that the original name "Salkeld" is a Viking name from Norway and means The willow by the spring. It is curious that even today there are connections with this. Salacic acid (aspirin) was originally made from willow bark and still is in some native herbal remedies. A nice Latin connection with Sal for willow. As for Keld meand spring, you will have to take my word for it, or discuss with someone with a deeper knowledge of old Norwegian, as I have done.(Contr. by Andrew Salkeld, Canada) I seem to recall that the name Salkeld is a Viking name and I recall seeing it so stated in an historical reference some time in the past.... My impression is that a great many people from the Eden Valley were of Viking descent.(Contr. by Don Blankenship, U.S.A.)
Have not been able to find anything on the internet concerning the actual Name, Salkeld. At one point in my life I had some literature, which has since been lost. However, I do remember getting a Newsletter from an Elbridge Salkeld in Ohio, now deceased. In his Newsletter concerning the Salkelds I remember a piece concerning the actual meaning of the name, Salkeld. According to Elbridge, the name Salkeld meant "Willows by the Spring." If any readers can verify or have different information please email, and the information will be posted. Thank you!
"Where did the place Salkeld get it's name? According the to Oxford Dictionary of English Place Names, 4th edition, the word Salkeld is derived from "Sealh" or "Sallow" which is chiefly used on certain species of the genus SALIX or a low-growing or shrubby habit(esp. Salix caprea), as distinct from "osier" and willow". Salh alone is used as a place noun in SALE, ZEAL, -s and probably SALHOUSE. The Salix caprea is commonly known as "Goat Willow" and is a small upright tree that grows to about 25 feet tall and has a spread of 15 feet. It has pink, fuzzy flowers and is native to Northern England and Scotland. So it seems that the name Salkeld has it's origins from an area indigenous with "Goat Willows." Not a very illustrious beginning for a very noble family. To continue what the Oxford Dictionary has to say about the name Salkeld: Salkeld, Cumberland County[Salchild c. 1100 WR, Olde Salehild 1164 place, Saleghill 1180 place, Salighild 1242 church, Salkhull 1230, Salochild 1236 Cl]...The first element of the name is Salh sallow. The second may be OE hylte wood (in heah-scromhylte). It having become ld in the way as rt became rd. Later the el was associated with hill. The current spelling, Salkeld probably became standard after the 1600's." [Contributed by Ken Salkeld] SALKELD - means willows by the spring and/or the spring among the willows. From the "Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary" by Henry Harrison(1969) page 133, it states: SALKELD:(scandinavian) belongs to Salkeld, Cumberland, England. 13th cent. SALKELD= the willow-TREE SPRING (Old Norse Selia = Old English s(e)alh, a willow + Old Norse, Kelda, a spring) [Contributed by Gillian Salkeld]
To continue what the Oxford Dictionary has to say about the name Salkeld: Salkeld, Cumberland County[Salchild c. 1100 WR, Olde Salehild 1164 place, Saleghill 1180 place, Salighild 1242 church, Salkhull 1230, Salochild 1236 Cl]...The first element of the name is Salh sallow. The second may be OE hylte wood (in heah-scromhylte). It having become ld in the way as rt became rd. Later the el was associated with hill. The current spelling, Salkeld probably became standard after the 1600's." [Contributed by Ken Salkeld]
SALKELD - means willows by the spring and/or the spring among the willows. From the "Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary" by Henry Harrison(1969) page 133, it states: SALKELD:(scandinavian) belongs to Salkeld, Cumberland, England. 13th cent. SALKELD= the willow-TREE SPRING (Old Norse Selia = Old English s(e)alh, a willow + Old Norse, Kelda, a spring) [Contributed by Gillian Salkeld]
Different spellings were encountered in the research of ...the surname. Throughout the centuries (the) name Salkeld, occurred in many records, ...but not always with ...(the) exact spelling... Scribes and church officials, often travelling great distance, even from country to country, frequently splt the names phonetically. As a result the same person would be recorded differently on birth, baptismal, marriage and death certificates as well as the other numerous records recording life's events.
The Saxon race gave birth to many English surnames not the least of which was the surname Salkeld. The Saxons were invited into England by the ancient Britons of the 4th century. A fair skinned people their home was the Rhine valley, some as far north east as Denmark. They were led by two brothers, General/Commanders Hengist and Horsa.... The Salkeld surname flourished during the turbulent middle ages, contributing greatly to the cultural development of England. Contemporary notables of this surname, Salkeld, include many distinguished contributors; The family name continued to make an important contribution to the political and cultural life of the societes on both sides of the Atlantic.[From the Library of Hall of Fame](Contributed by John Barry Salkeld, England)
Another story, that seems more plausible is the story related to us by Robert E. Salkeld of England and David Salkeld of Australia, that the Salkeld Family became established in Cumberland by a Norse or Viking Warlord before the year 1000 A.D.(Contr. by Ken Salkeld, Indiana, U.S.A.)
On the Salkeld name issue, you probably know that the original name "Salkeld" is a Viking name from Norway and means The willow by the spring. It is curious that even today there are connections with this. Salacic acid (aspirin) was originally made from willow bark and still is in some native herbal remedies. A nice Latin connection with Sal for willow. As for Keld meand spring, you will have to take my word for it, or discuss with someone with a deeper knowledge of old Norwegian, as I have done.(Contr. by Andrew Salkeld, Canada)
I seem to recall that the name Salkeld is a Viking name and I recall seeing it so stated in an historical reference some time in the past.... My impression is that a great many people from the Eden Valley were of Viking descent.(Contr. by Don Blankenship, U.S.A.)