English Place-name Society

Survey of English Place-Names

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Skimpot Fm

Other OS name in the Parish of Caddington

Historical Forms

  • Skinpot Hall 1782 Faden

Etymology

is Skinpot Hall 1782Faden . Probably a nickname of contempt . The etymology suggested in PN BedsHu 146 should be withdrawn .

Places in the same Parish

Early-attested site

Other OS name

Major Settlement