Kneeton Hall
Early-attested site in the Parish of Barton
Historical Forms
- Naton 1086 DB
- Cneton, Kneton 1157 RichReg 1193–9 RegAlbiii.40d
Etymology
v. tun . The first element is OE cnēow or ON kné 'knee'; the significance of the word in this name is explained by the fact that Kneeton Hall stands close to a point where a main road branches off from Watling Street at an angle of about 45°.