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Discover how Cookham’s place names reveal the history of land, owners, and language.
This concise reference gathers hundreds of names found in Cookham Parish, Berks, and explains how they came to be. It blends place-name etymology with notes from old surveys and maps, offering a clear picture of local history in one accessible volume. In this edition, Place and Field Names, Cookham Parish, Berks sheds light on how names reflect ownership, geography, and linguistic roots, with practical cross-references to key sources.
- Learn the origins of common names and what they say about historic land use and ownership
- See how maps and surveys connect old names to the modern lay of the land
- Explore linguistic roots from Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and other influences in the region
- Find context about how names changed over time and what that reveals about local history
Ideal for readers of local history, genealogy, and anyone curious about how a place’s language records its past.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rich history of Cookham, a parish in Berkshire, by examining place and field names as they appear on a 19th-century Ordnance Survey map. The author draws on various sources, including the Tithe Commutation Survey and the 1609 Survey of the manor, to uncover the origins and meanings of these names. Through this exploration, the book unveils the diverse historical influences that have shaped Cookham, revealing the legacy of Saxon, Celtic, and Norman-French settlements, as well as the impact of religious institutions like the Abbey of Cirencester and the Knights Templars. Moreover, the book sheds light on the evolution of land use and ownership patterns, providing insights into the economic and social dynamics of the area over time. Ultimately, this work serves as a valuable resource for historians, linguists, and anyone interested in the rich tapestry of English toponymy. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333361631_0
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