Product Ref: HA-151
Place Names of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by Alfred Oscroft (Second Hand)
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Place Names of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight by Alfred Oscroft is a clear, engaging guide to the origins and meanings of the region’s towns, villages, hamlets, and landscape features. Drawing on linguistic evidence, early records, and centuries of settlement history, Oscroft unpacks the Anglo‑Saxon, Norse, Norman, and Celtic roots that shaped the names we still use today. Each entry offers concise explanation and historical context, making this an invaluable reference for family historians, local researchers, walkers, and anyone curious about how the places of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight came to be named. Accessible, informative, and rich with insight, it remains a trusted companion for exploring the county’s deep past through its geography.
ISBN : 9780615862385