In association with the names of geologists grouped in this area, named by the United Kingdom Antarctic Place-Names Committee (UK-APC) after Henry H. Swinnerton (1876–1966), British zoologist and paleontologist, Professor of Geology, University college of Nottingham (later Nottingham University), 1912–46; President, Geological Society, 1938-40.
Minot's Ledge Light | Charles Swinnerton Heap | Atherfield Ledge | Three and One-half Fathom Ledge | Meet on the Ledge | Jimmy Swinnerton |