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.

Adder Wells

Early-attested site in the Parish of West Firle

Historical Forms

  • Apeltrewell 1285 FM
  • Apterwell 1470 FM
  • Great and Little Apterwell 1699 FM
  • Arters Wells 1825 FM
  • Arthurs Well 1842 TA

Etymology

Adder Wells (6″) is Apeltrewell 1285FM , Apterwell 1470FM , Great and Little Apterwell 1699FM , Arters Wells 1825FM , Arthurs Well 1842TA . 'Apple tree spring,' v. wielle .