Snelshall Priory
Early-attested site in the Parish of Whaddon
Historical Forms
- Snelleshal(e) 1226 Pat 1227 Ass 1228 Pat 1230 FF 1246 Ch
- Snelleshall 1251 Gross
- Snelsoo 1542 LP
Etymology
'Snell's healh.' The pers. name Snell may be either OE or Scand. Cf. Snelson supra .