Froggatt
Major Settlement in the Parish of Froggatt
Historical Forms
- Froggecot(e) 1225 ClR 1330 Ass 1424 Cl
- Froggecoate 1423 Portland
- Frogcot(e) Ed1 WollCh 1348 DbAxxxvi
- Froggot(e) 1319 DbAxxii 1355 BelCh 1392,1416 DbAxxiii
- Froggat(t) 1339 DbAxi
- Froggegate (sic) 1203 P
Etymology
Probably 'frog cottage', v. frogga , cot . As in many examples with this first element, it has reference to damp or low-lying situations, being situated close to the left bank of the Derwent.