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Take a journey down winding lanes and Roman roads in this witty and informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns and villages. From Cel
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Pages: 296
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The origin of the names of many English towns, hamlets and villages date as far back as Saxon times, when kings like Alfred the Great established fortified boro
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place-names
Language: en
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The Cambridge Dictionary of English Place-Names
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Victor Watt's reference work comprises a completely new compilation, based on the archives of the English Place-Name Society. It reflects the most recent schola