Saltburn

English

Etymology

From Old English sealt (“salt”) + burna (“stream”), in reference to the alum found in the area.

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Proper noun

Saltburn

1. Ellipsis of Saltburn-by-the-Sea: A seaside town in Saltburn, Marske and New Marske parish, Redcar and Cleveland district, North Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref NZ6621).

Derived terms

• Saltburn, Marske and New Marske