English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

A county-by-county guide to the linguistic origins of England’s place-names – a project of the English Place-Name Society, founded 1923.

Gaddesdenhall

Early-attested site in the Parish of Great Gaddesden

Historical Forms

  • la Southalle in Gatesden 1369 Cl
  • le Halle 1402 Brownlow
  • manor de Southalle voc. Oliversplace 1448 FF

Etymology

Gaddesdenhall was earlier known as la Southalle in Gatesden 1369 Cl or more simply as le Halle 1402Brownlow and as manor de Southalle voc. Oliversplace 1448FF , when it was held by Robert Oliver . It is at the south end of the parish.