Nottingham

Why Did Snottingham Change To Nottingham?

Saxon Nottingham Nottingham’s settlement began in the 6th century as the village of Snottingaham – the home of a warlord called Snotta. The Old-English word “ham” meant village. The word “inga” meant belonging to and Snotta was obviously the lord’s name. Gradually this changed to Snottingham then just Nottingham. When did Nottingham change from Snottingham? …

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