A Handbook of Lancashire Place-names

This book provides an in-depth look at the place-names of Lancashire and their origins. It includes explanations of the historical and linguistic roots of the names, as well as the cultural significance of these names to the people of Lancashire. With a wealth of detail and meticulous research, this book will appeal to both scholars and enthusiasts of local history alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.