Nab Lane
Early-attested site in the Parish of Paston
Historical Forms
- Nabbe 1247 PeterbB c.1400 Rental
- le Nab c.1400 Rental
- Nabbewode c.1400 Rental
- Nobbs, Poston Nabbs 1764 Deed
- Nob Wood 1823 B
Etymology
Nab Lane (6″) is Nabbe 1247PeterbB , c. 1400Rental , le Nab c. 1400Rental , Nabbewode c. 1400Rental , Nobbs , Poston Nabbs 1764Deed , Nob Wood 1823 B. This is clearly ON nabbr , nabbi , 'projecting peak' or 'knoll.' Cf. le nabbe in Brampton Ash (1231 WellsR). The application here is uncertain as we no longer know where the nab was.