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.

The Knoll

Early-attested site in the Parish of Bloxworth

Historical Forms

  • Knowle 1811 OS
  • atte Knolle 1327 SR 1332 SR

Etymology

The Knoll (SY 892939), Knowle 1811 OS, the home of Robert atte Knolle 1327SR , 1332 SR, cf. Knolhay 1463Weld 1, Knolehayes 1686Pick , v. cnoll 'hillock', atte , (ge)hæg.