Piekło was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Nogathaupt.
The place is now called Piekło and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pieckel | German Empire | Marienburg i. Westpr. | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Pieckel | Free City of Danzig | Großes Werder | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Pieckel | German Empire | Großes Werder | 1939 |
| Nogathaupt | German Empire | Großes Werder | 1942 |
| Piekło | Poland | Sztum | 1945 |
| Piekło | Poland | Elbląg | 1992 |