Discovering Place-Names: A Pocket Guide to Over 1500 Place-names in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales (Shire Discovering) - Softcover

Field, John

 
9780747806172: Discovering Place-Names: A Pocket Guide to Over 1500 Place-names in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales (Shire Discovering)

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Discover the meanings of more than 1500 place-names and the techniques by which this information is obtained.

This concise pocket guide explains how names evolved over centuries, offering clear insights into towns, rivers, hills and more-perfect for travellers, history lovers and curious readers.

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The late John Field, editorial assistant in the English Place-Name Society, was engaged in place-name research for many years. He had a particular interest in field-names and published 'English Field-names: A Dictionary' in 1972 and 'A History of English Field-names' in 1993.

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