England Tophographical Glossary A to Ew (National Institute)

Topographical Glossary
Included here is a selection of old words and modern word parts and it is by no means exhaustive. Assembled from William Addison’s Understanding English Place-Names, David Dorward’s Scotland’s Place-names, Stephen Robinson’s Somerset Place Names, and H. G. Stokes’English Place-Names.

Note: These are only guidelines as many similar words occur in the different languages and regional dialects, and spelling changed over the centuries. The actual derivation for each place name should be sought from its earliest spellings, ownership, settlement and topography.

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