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.

Thrashnell Barn

Early-attested site in the Parish of Corsham

Historical Forms

  • Tkreshnels 1625 Ct
  • Thrashnells 1641 SR
  • Dresnols 1773 AandD
  • Dressnells c.1840 TA
  • Throstenhale 1327 SR
  • Throstenhill 1337 Pat

Etymology

Thrashnell Barn (old 6″) is Tkreshnels 1625Ct , Thrashnells 1641SR , Dresnols 1773 A and D, Dressnells c. 1840TA , and was the home of Henry de Throstenhale (1327SR ) and Henry de Throstenhill (1337 Pat). This is perhaps from OE  þrostlena healh , 'nook or corner of land frequented by thrushes,' v. healh . The s is probably pseudo-manorial.