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.

West Kennett

Early-attested site in the Parish of Avebury

Historical Forms

  • Chenete 1086 DB
  • Westkenete 1288 FF 1327 Banco
  • Westkynet 1332 SR

Etymology

West Kennett is Chenete 1086 DB, Westkenete 1288FF , 1327 Banco, Westkynet 1332SR , taking its name from the river (supra 8). West to distinguish from East Kennett infra 297.

Places in the same Parish