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Synopsis
Discover the stories behind Lancashire’s place-names and what they reveal about the land, people, and language.
The book surveys how settlers from Norse, Danish, and other origins shaped the names of towns, valleys, and rivers across Lancashire. It explains how linguistic roots and historical events left traces in modern place-names, often tied to geography, terrain, and local history. You’ll see how terms from Old English, Old Norse, and Celtic languages come together in a single landscape map, with practical examples and a wealth of detail.
Written for clarity and reference use, it blends linguistic notes with place-name patterns, showing how features like rivers, ridges, coves, and mosses influenced naming. The work includes an index of primary words and elements to help readers decode names quickly, along with discussions of recurring themes and notable local examples.
- Learn how coastal and inland names reflect Scandinavian and other influences, and how geography shapes language.
- Explore common naming themes such as rivers, hills, pools, Nooks, and Ridge forms, with explanations of their meanings.
- See how place-names evolve over time through spelling changes and settlement patterns.
- Find a ready reference in the index of primary words and elements to decode unfamiliar terms.
Ideal for readers interested in local history, language, and the origins of place-names across Lancashire.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive listing of place-names in Lancashire, exploring the etymological origins and meanings of hundreds of words and place-names. It is an accessible guide for those interested in the county's history, language, and culture. The author shows how place-names evolved from the county's varied and fascinating past, drawing on research and scholarship to present an informative resource. The book offers a new perspective on Lancashire's place-names, making it a valuable resource for historians, linguists, and anyone with an interest in the rich tapestry of English place-names. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332227631_0
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