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.

Snatchill Lodge

Early-attested site in the Parish of Oakley, Great and Little

Historical Forms

  • Snoteshal c.1220 For
  • Snoteshal(l)e 14th PipewellB
  • Snatteshall Gate 1642 WoodsRept
  • Snatchall 1831 EnclA
  • Snotengaham 868 ASC

Etymology

Snatchill Lodge is Snoteshal c. 1220For , Snoteshal (l )e 14thPipewellB , Snatteshall Gate 1642 Woods Rept, Snatchall 1831EnclA . 'Snot 's healh.' The pers. name Snot is found in DB, and lies behind Nottingham, Snotengaham 868 ASC.

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement