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PLACENAME: Chenulueslei (first mentioned 1086 in the Domesday Book). From Old English personal name Cenulfes and leah, meaning meadow field. Alternatively Old English cnoll, meaning hillock. Cnueleu (1189), Knuvesle (1199), Knouwesley (1246).
Knowsley Hall replaced a 13th century castle on the site. The current hall is 16th century and sits within a landscaped park, which is now used as a safari park. 
Maiden's Bower farm, Pinfold Lane, is a Post Medieval building. Back to the top | Back up to Knowsley | Back up to Merseyside |
