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.

Boathouse Lane

Other OS name in the Parish of Neston

Historical Forms

  • Flint and Bagillt Ferry House 1831 Bry
  • Ferry House 1842 OS
  • Boat House 1847 TAMap
  • Park Gate Ferry House 1848 TA

Etymology

, leading to Flint and Bagillt Ferry House 1831 Bry,Ferry House 1842 OS, Boat House 1847TAMap , Park Gate Ferry House 1848TA , from bāt ' a ferry-boat ' , and ferja , hūs , cf. Parkgate223infra .

Places in the same Parish

Other OS name

Early-attested site