English Place-Names Explained :
Whynne-Hammond, Charles.
English Place-Names Explained : Their Origins and Meaning. - 1 online resource (305 pages)
Intro -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Section A - The Heritage and Evolution of Place-Names -- 1 The Study of Place-Names: Research & Understanding -- Introduction -- Undertaking Research -- Sources -- Linguistic Developments -- Interpreting Source Material -- (a) The Formation of Names -- (b) Compound Names -- (c) Misleading Names -- (d) Misleading Spellings -- 2 The Blending of Languages: Migration & Consolidation -- Introduction -- The Mixing of Tongues -- The Celtic Fringe -- The Saxon Kingdoms -- Danelaw -- The Development of Shires -- The Consolidation of Counties -- County Sub-Divisions -- 3 Communication: Tracks, Ways & Roads -- Ancient Trackways -- Roman Roads -- Trading Routes -- Non-Trading Routes -- Turnpikes and Toll Roads -- 4 The Natural World: Landscape & Nature -- Topographical Features -- Directional Names -- Climatic Names -- Rivers and Estuaries -- Coastal Areas -- Forest Names -- Tree and Plant Names -- Animal Names -- 5 The Nature of Society: Culture & Belief -- Folk and Tribal Names -- Personal Names -- Group Names -- Pagan Names -- Christian Names -- Death and Burial Names -- Folklore and Legend Names -- 6 The Needs of Society: Co-operation & Protection -- The Spread of Agriculture -- Enclosure Names -- Estate Names -- Fortified Settlement Names -- Colonisation Names -- Bastide Towns -- 7 The Wealth Of Society: Industry & Trade -- Transport Names -- Market Names -- Mineral Names -- Industrial Revolution Names -- Resort Names -- Urban Names -- 8 Names Within Towns and Villages -- Street Names -- House Names -- Pub Names -- Theatre and Cinema Names -- Section B - County Gazetteer -- Common Place-Name Elements -- Index.
English place names can be curious and amusing, but they also tell us about our past.This well-researched and enjoyable reference book explains the meaning and derivation of these names.
9781846748448
Electronic books.
English Place-Names Explained : Their Origins and Meaning. - 1 online resource (305 pages)
Intro -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Section A - The Heritage and Evolution of Place-Names -- 1 The Study of Place-Names: Research & Understanding -- Introduction -- Undertaking Research -- Sources -- Linguistic Developments -- Interpreting Source Material -- (a) The Formation of Names -- (b) Compound Names -- (c) Misleading Names -- (d) Misleading Spellings -- 2 The Blending of Languages: Migration & Consolidation -- Introduction -- The Mixing of Tongues -- The Celtic Fringe -- The Saxon Kingdoms -- Danelaw -- The Development of Shires -- The Consolidation of Counties -- County Sub-Divisions -- 3 Communication: Tracks, Ways & Roads -- Ancient Trackways -- Roman Roads -- Trading Routes -- Non-Trading Routes -- Turnpikes and Toll Roads -- 4 The Natural World: Landscape & Nature -- Topographical Features -- Directional Names -- Climatic Names -- Rivers and Estuaries -- Coastal Areas -- Forest Names -- Tree and Plant Names -- Animal Names -- 5 The Nature of Society: Culture & Belief -- Folk and Tribal Names -- Personal Names -- Group Names -- Pagan Names -- Christian Names -- Death and Burial Names -- Folklore and Legend Names -- 6 The Needs of Society: Co-operation & Protection -- The Spread of Agriculture -- Enclosure Names -- Estate Names -- Fortified Settlement Names -- Colonisation Names -- Bastide Towns -- 7 The Wealth Of Society: Industry & Trade -- Transport Names -- Market Names -- Mineral Names -- Industrial Revolution Names -- Resort Names -- Urban Names -- 8 Names Within Towns and Villages -- Street Names -- House Names -- Pub Names -- Theatre and Cinema Names -- Section B - County Gazetteer -- Common Place-Name Elements -- Index.
English place names can be curious and amusing, but they also tell us about our past.This well-researched and enjoyable reference book explains the meaning and derivation of these names.
9781846748448
Electronic books.