Snainton
Major Settlement in the Parish of Brompton
Historical Forms
- Snechintun(e), Snechinton(e) 1086 DB
- Snechint' 1166 P
- Sneington, Sneyngton 13 Percy 1237 Malton
- Snainton, Snaynton 13 Malton 1204 Ass
- Sneynton 1304 BM 1335 ForP
- Snenton 1577 Saxton
Etymology
No satisfactory solution of this name can be offered.