Based on many years of detailed research, Place-Names of Glamorgan investigates the historical evidence and meanings of more than 1, 100 place-names in the historic county of Glamorgan, stretching from Rhossili to Rumney and Rhoose to Rhigos.
The illustrated volume contains a concise introduction to the subject, a bibliography, a glossary of common place-name elements, and a close examination of individual place-names and their historic forms.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
The Importance of Place-Names
Place-Names in Glamorgan
Selection of Names
Editorial Method
Guide to the International Phonetic Alphabet
Abbreviations and Bibliography
Online Databases and Reference Resources
Glossary of Common Place-Name Elements
A Aberafan – Avan Vale
B Bae Caerdydd – Byeastwood
C Cadle – Cyntwell
D Danescourt – Dynfant
E Eaglesbush – Ewenni
F Faenor – Furzehill
G Gabalfa – Gyfeillion
H Hafod – Horton
I Ilston – Is Caeach
J Jersey Marine
K Kendon – The Kymin
L Laleston – Lunnon
M Machen – Mynydd y Gwair
N Nantgarw – Nurston
O Oakdale – Oystermouth
P Palmerstone – Pyle
Q Quakers Yard – Quarella
R Radur – Ruthin
S St Andrews Major – Swffryd
T Taf – Tythegston
U Uchelola – Upper Killay
V Vale of Glamorgan – Virginia Park
W Wallston – Wyndham Park
Y Ynysawdre – Ystumllwynarth
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Über den Autor
Richard Morgan is a former archivist at Glamorgan Archives and author of Place-Names of Carmarthenshire (Welsh Academic Press, 2018).
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