Snape Wood
Early-attested site in the Parish of Bulwell
Historical Forms
- in campo de Snape 1287 For
- Snape meadow, Bullwell Snape 1609 LRMB
Etymology
Snape Wood (6″) is in campo de Snape 1287For , Snape meadow , Bullwell Snape 1609LRMB . This is the OE snæp , ME snape discussed in PN Sx 28–9. The exact meaning is uncertain but may have been 'boggy land.'