Knell House
Early-attested site in the Parish of Goring
Historical Forms
- la Cnelle 1230 FF
- Knell 1569 SRS3,66
- Knell al. Knoll 1630 SRS14,60
Etymology
Knell House (6″) is la Cnelle in 1230 (FF), Knell in 1569 (SRS 3, 66), Knell al. Knoll in 1630 (SRS 14, 60). This is from a lost cnyll , a derivative of OE cnoll. There is a tiny rise in the ground here. Similarly we have Knill (He), DBChenille , Nill Well (C), 1279 RH Knille (p), Kneela (D), 1304Ass la Knylle .