Place Names in Kent by J. W. Horsley
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"Place Names in Kent" by J. W. Horsley is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the etymology and historical significance of various place names in Kent, exploring their origins from Celtic, Roman, Saxon, and other linguistic roots. It aims to uncover how these names reflect the ancient history and cultural influences in the region. At the start of the text, Horsley shares his personal
journey towards understanding place names, highlighting his formative experiences and motivations to compile this study. He notes the absence of a comprehensive work on Kent's place names and stresses the importance of recording such names before they are lost due to changing languages and cultures. The introduction sets the groundwork by examining the significance of various origins of place names, including Celtic roots, and outlining the historical invasions that shaped the landscape of Kent. It serves as a call to action for further research in the field, aimed at preserving the linguistic heritage associated with the county's identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Horsley, J. W. (John William), 1845-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | Place Names in Kent |
| Contents | Place-names of Celtic origin -- Roman names in Kent -- Teutonic (Jutish) names in Kent -- Saxon or Jutish suffixes -- Some common Saxon elements in place-names -- The Northmen in Kent -- The islands of Kent -- Variations in the spelling of place-names -- Ecclesiastical place-names -- Place-names from persons -- Absurdities in derivation -- Our "Tons" and "Stones" -- Our "Hams" -- Our "Soles," "Burys" and "Hithes" -- Our "Cold Harbours" -- Anderida -- Land divisions of Kent. |
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Produced by Brian Coe, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Names, Geographical -- England -- Kent |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63263 |
| Release Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 861 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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